Rigler sign

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain
x-ray

Rigler sign, indicative of free intraperitoneal air (pneumoperitoneum).

Intraluminal contrast within the small and large bowel, most likely administered during a recent previous radiological scan. Pigtail catheter with the tip at the left hypochondrium.

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