Significance: Subdiaphragmatic Air

Incidence and Significance of Subdiaphragmatic Air ... - PubMed

Finding air under the diaphragm is often a critical diagnostic signal: Subdiaphragmatic Air Significance

Subdiaphragmatic air, also known as , refers to the presence of free gas in the peritoneal cavity situated just below the diaphragm. While it is a classic radiographic finding, its significance ranges from a benign postoperative occurrence to a surgical emergency. 1. Clinical Significance Incidence and Significance of Subdiaphragmatic Air