%0 Journal Article
%T Massive Idiopathic Pneumoperitoneum in Neonate: A Case Report and Review
%A S¨¦ny Youla
%A Thierno Oumar Diakit¨¦
%A Aristide Tchimou
%A Aboubacar Sidiki Keita
%A Esther Soro
%A Tanh Apkegni Roselin
%A Bountouraby Camara
%A Laye Sangar¨¦
%A Cheick Oumar Diarra
%A Hamidou Barmou
%A Allahissem Wayor
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 12
%N 2
%P 1-6
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2025
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1112804
%X <strong>Introduction</strong>: Pneumoperitoneum is a radiologic term denoting an abnormal collection of air in the peritoneal cavity. It reflects visceral perforation. Pneumoperitoneum without visceral perforation evidence after laparotomy is called spontaneous or idiopathic pneumoperitoneum. <strong>Case Report</strong>: We report a case of massive idiopathic pneumoperitoneum in a 3-day-old newborn. Unprepared abdominal x-ray revealed a massive pneumoperitoneum huge oval radiolucency delineated by the parietal peritoneum of the abdominal wall ¡°football sign¡±, with the visible falciform ligament outlined by air. Emergent laparotomy has found no perforated organs. Recovery was uncomplicated; he received parenteral nutrition for 6 days, and enteral feeding commenced on day 7 postoperatively. Recognizing radiographic patterns that suggest pneumoperitoneum on supine plain radiographs could expedite the diagnostic process and surgical intervention.
%K Neonate
%K Football Sign
%K Massive Pneumoperitoneum
%K Idiopathic
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6846942