Gamuts

Extraperitoneal gas

In anatomy, a spatium or anatomic space is a space (cavity or gap). Anatomic spaces are often landmarks to find other important structures. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Large abdominal gas pocket
May Be Caused by
Abscess
Colonic rupture
Duodenal rupture
Emphysematous cholecystitis
Enema
Gas insufflation
Gunshot wound
Iatrogenic injury
Needle aspiration
Penetrating trauma
Perforated gallbladder
Perforation of gastrointestinal tract
Pneumatosis intestinalis with leakage
Pneumomediastinum
Rectal biopsy
Surgery
May Cause
Large abdominal gas pocket
May Be Caused by
Abscess
Colonic rupture
Duodenal rupture
Emphysematous cholecystitis
Enema
Gas insufflation
Gunshot wound
Iatrogenic injury
Needle aspiration
Penetrating trauma
Perforated gallbladder
Perforation of gastrointestinal tract
Pneumatosis intestinalis with leakage
Pneumomediastinum
Rectal biopsy
Surgery


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