Pneumoperitoneum without peritonitis

  • Silent perforation that seals itself
    • The elderly
    • Patients on steroids
    • Unconscious patients
  • First 7 post operative days
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Perforated cyst in pneumatosis intestinal
  • Pneumomediastinum tracking down
  • Stercoral ulceration
  • Vaginal tubal entry of air