IJCRRI Journ Cur Res ReInternational Journal of Current Research and ReviewI Journ Cur Res Re2231-21960975-5241Radiance Research Academy1111HealthcareVALUE OF REPEAT PLAIN X-RAY ABDOMEN IN DUODENAL PERFORATION PalaniappanM.BabuC. P. GaneshBalachandarM.12092013)5456This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 20092009This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.

Aim: To highlight the value of repeat plain X ray abdomen in duodenal ulcer perforation. Case report: 60 year old female patient was admitted with duodenal perforation with negative X-ray at the time of admission. Later the same investigation revealed pneumoperitoneum. Discussion: Pneumoperitoneum may not be evident in all duodenal ulcer perforations immediately after admission. In such occasions, repeat plain X ray abdomen may clinch the diagnosis. Conclusion: The value of repeat X-ray in suspected cases of perforation is stressed in this case scenario.

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