%0 Journal Article
%T Chilaiditi Syndrome - Air Under Diaphragm Not Always a Surgical Emergency
%A Hansini Laharwani
%A Pramil Cheriyath
%J -
%D 2017
%X Chilaiditi Syndrome is a rare syndrome which occurs in   0.025% to 0.28% of the population. In this condition,   there is symptomatic disposition of the right colon   between the liver and the right hemidiaphragm. The   symptoms of the patients can range from acute bowel   obstruction to being asymptomatic. Diagnosis of Chilaiditi   syndrome is very important as it can lead to lifethreatening   complications like perforation, volvulus, and   bowel obstruction and is best achieved by doing CT-scan.   Here, we describe a case of 59-year-old man who   presented with abdominal distention and pain in the   abdomen. Chilaiditi Syndrome was diagnosed via   radiological methods and the patient was sent to the long   term acute care facility as he refused to opt for surgery.   Thus, it shows that Air under diaphragm is not always a   surgical emergency and not recognizing the pathognomic   sign may lead to needless intervention. The clinical   manifestations, diagnosis, and management of this syndrome have been analyzed
%K Hansini Laharwani
%K Vinod Nookala and Pramil Cheriyath
%K Chilaiditi syndrome
%K Radiograph
%K Diaphragm
%U https://www.imedpub.com/abstract/chilaiditi-syndrome--air-under-diaphragm-not-always-a-surgical-emergency-20317.html