Presentation
Peritonitis
Patient Data
Age: 62 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Subdiaphragmatic free gas
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Free gas is seen under both domes of diaphragm.
Note nasogastric tube in situ and unfolding of arch of aorta.
Case Discussion
Patient was taken for emergency laparotomy. Perforated duodenal ulcer was found.