[Therapeutic value of pneumoperitoneum in pulmonary tuberculosis?].
1952
G J ALLWARDT
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007327
Insufflation
The act of blowing a powder, vapor, or gas into any body cavity for experimental, diagnostic, or therapeutic purposes.
Insufflations
D011027
Pneumoperitoneum
A condition with trapped gas or air in the PERITONEAL CAVITY, usually secondary to perforation of the internal organs such as the LUNG and the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, or to recent surgery. Pneumoperitoneum may be purposely introduced to aid radiological examination.
D011028
Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial
Deliberate introduction of air into the peritoneal cavity.
Artificial Pneumoperitoneum
D000005
Abdomen
That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.