AEROPERITONEUM Meaning and
Definition
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Aeroperitoneum is a medical term used to describe the presence of air or gas in the peritoneal cavity, which is the space within the abdominal cavity that contains various organs such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This condition typically occurs as a result of a perforation or rupture in one of the organs within the abdominal cavity, leading to the leakage of air into the peritoneal cavity.
Aeroperitoneum can have various causes, including trauma, infections, medical procedures, or underlying medical conditions such as Crohn's disease or diverticulitis. Symptoms of aeroperitoneum may include severe abdominal pain, bloating, distension, tenderness, difficulty breathing, and changes in bowel habits.
Diagnosis of aeroperitoneum often involves physical examination, medical history review, and imaging tests such as X-rays or CT scans. Treatment primarily focuses on addressing the underlying cause of the condition and may involve surgical intervention to repair any perforations or ruptures in the abdominal organs. In some cases, the use of antibiotics may be necessary to treat associated infections.
Aeroperitoneum can be a serious medical condition that requires prompt diagnosis and management. If left untreated, it may lead to complications such as peritonitis, a potentially life-threatening infection of the abdominal cavity. Therefore, individuals experiencing symptoms suggestive of aeroperitoneum should seek immediate medical attention.
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Distention of the peritoneal cavity with gas.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for AEROPERITONEUM
- zeroperitoneum
- seroperitoneum
- weroperitoneum
- qeroperitoneum
- awroperitoneum
- asroperitoneum
- adroperitoneum
- arroperitoneum
- a4roperitoneum
- a3roperitoneum
- aeeoperitoneum
- aedoperitoneum
- aefoperitoneum
- aetoperitoneum
- ae5operitoneum
- ae4operitoneum
- aeriperitoneum
- aerkperitoneum
- aerlperitoneum
- aerpperitoneum
Etymology of AEROPERITONEUM
The word aeroperitoneum is derived from the combination of two Greek words: aero meaning air, and peritoneum which refers to the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity. Therefore, aeroperitoneum literally translates to air in the peritoneum.
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