Chilaiditi Syndrome and Antropyloric Stenosis: A Case Report
Kamal Khadija
Department of General Surgery, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Belbsir Mohamed *
Department of General Surgery, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Ettaoussi Abdelhak
Department of General Surgery, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Majd Abdessamad
Department of General Surgery, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Bouali Mounir
Department of General Surgery, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Bakouri Abdelilah
Department of General Surgery, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
El Hattabi Khalid
Department of General Surgery, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Pneumoperitoneum is commonly associated with visceral perforations and often requires urgent surgical intervention. However, conditions such as Chilaiditi syndrome can mimic this alarming sign without actual perforation. This case report explores the coexistence of Chilaiditi syndrome and antropyloric stenosis, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and the need for accurate radiological assessment. Early differentiation between true and pseudo-pneumoperitoneum is crucial to avoid unnecessary surgeries. We also discuss the clinical management of patients presenting with overlapping gastrointestinal pathologies.
Keywords: Chilaiditi syndrome, pneumoperitoneum, antropyloric stenosis, gastrointestinal obstruction, diagnostic imaging, surgical management