Chilaiditi Syndrome is transposition of a loop of large intestine (usually transverse colon) in between the diaphragm and the liver.
also known as
also known as
- interpositio hepatodiaphragmatica,
- subphrenic displacement of the colon,
- subphrenic interposition syndrome and
- pseudopneumoperitoneum.
triad for CS is, abdominal pain, volvulus and shortness of breath..
on X-ray, classically u will find , gas in the right hemidiagphragma always misdiagnose with pneumoperitoneum...
A small crescent of air can be seen under the right part of the diaphragm
rugal folds within the gas suggesting that it is within bowel and not free
COD:a long and mobile colon (dolichocolon), chronic lung disease such as emphysema, or liver problems such as cirrhosis and ascites.
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