Patient presented to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain – an erect radiograph was done. Based on the findings – the management should be:(AIIMS 2018)
Correct Answer: Laparotomy
Description: Ans.C LaparotomyRadiograph shows free gas under diaphragm suggestive of Perforation - hence answer is Laparotomy. X-ray chest erect - is best radiographic projectionQ whereas CT scan is the most sensitiveQ/overall Best investigationQ to identify pneumoperitoneum.
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