Chilaiditi syndrome precipitated by colonoscopy: a case report and review of the literature. (1/2)
Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare condition defined by the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with the radiological finding of segmental interposition of the bowel between the liver and the diaphragm. While it is infrequently indentified as a source of abdominal pain, Chilaiditi syndrome carries clinical significance as it can lead to a number of serious complications including intestinal obstruction, perforation, and ischemia. A 58-year-old woman presented with Chilaiditi syndrome immediately following colonoscopic evaluation. Conservative measures failed to alleviate the patient's symptoms, and the patient ultimately elected to have operative management. Pexy of the cecum and ascending colon led to full resolution of her symptoms. To our knowledge, this is the first documented case of Chilaiditi syndrome iatrogenically induced by colonoscopy. Identification of this syndrome as a complication of colonoscopy and a source of post-procedural pain bears significance for providers involved in the peri-operative care of patients with factors predisposing them to the development of this condition. (+info)Coexistence of pneumothorax and Chilaiditi sign: a case report. (2/2)
(+info)Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the radiological finding of hepato-diaphragmatic interposition of the colon, with or without symptoms such as abdominal pain, distention, and constipation.
Chilaiditi syndrome is a medical condition where the colon (the large intestine) interposes between the liver and the diaphragm, and this interposition can be seen on an X-ray or other imaging studies. This may cause abdominal pain, distention, or respiratory symptoms such as difficulty breathing. It is important to note that some people with this anatomical variant may not have any symptoms at all, and it is only considered a syndrome when it is associated with symptoms.
The medical definition of Chilaiditi syndrome is: "The presence of colon between the liver and diaphragm on imaging studies in association with symptoms such as abdominal pain, distention, or respiratory difficulties."