Korean J Gastroenterol.  2012 Mar;59(3):260-261. 10.4166/kjg.2012.59.3.260.

Chilaiditi's Sign

• Joo YE

• KMID: 1245213
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2012.59.3.260

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

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Chilaiditi Syndrome/*diagnosis/radiography
Colonic Neoplasms/diagnosis/surgery
Colonoscopy
Humans
Intestinal Mucosa/surgery
Male

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Initial erect chest roentgenogram did not show air under the right diaphragm.

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  Fig. 2 Subsequent erect chest roentgenogram showed the right subdiaphragmatic air with haustral markings.

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