Pneumoretroperitoneum

Pneumoretroperitoneum is the presence of air in the retroperitoneum. It is always a pathological condition and can be caused by a perforation of a retroperitoneal hollow organ such as the duodenum, colon or rectum. Pneumoretroperitoneum can best be identified by CT scan.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Pneumoperitoneum

References

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