Identify the given X-ray. (AIMS Nov 2018)
a. Pneumo-peritoneum
b. Emphysema
Diaphragmatic hernia
d. Diaphragmatic eventration
Ans. (a) Pneumo-peritoneum
‘The image shows gas under diaphragm which is a feature of pneumo-peritoneum.
Emphysema would have flattening of diaphragm.
Diaphragmatic hernia would have loops of bowel in the chest.
Diaphragmatic eventration is unilateral elevated contour of diaphragm due to incomplete muscularization of diaphragm.