We report a case using a novel ultrasound technique to diagnose suspected bowel perforation in the presence of peritoneal fluid. Our technique removed the need for radiological confirmation and expedited surgical intervention. This highlights the potential for using this bedside ultrasonographic technique to detect free peritoneal gas in the presence of peritoneal fluid secondary to viscus perforation.
Keywords: Ultrasonography; agitation bubble contrast; peritoneal fluid; pneumoperitoneum; viscus perforation.
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