Abstract:Background:The presence of subdiaphragmatic air observed on a chest x-ray after a laparoscopic procedure is a common finding and can lead to clinical confusion. Measuring the volume of gas present may be a useful tool to determine if this could be associated to a surgical complication. Objective: Describe the frequency of presentation of residual pneumoperitoneum in patients undergoing laparoscopy and emphasize the importance of measuring its volume with a simple method. Method: This is a retrospective study w… Show more
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