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World J Clin Pediatr. May 9, 2022; 11(3): 270-288
Published online May 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i3.270
Published online May 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i3.270
Figure 2 Abdominal X-ray in an infant with necrotizing enterocolitis showing free air.
The gas is seen outlining both sides of the bowel wall, i.e., gas is seen within the bowel lumen as well as in the abdominal cavity. This sign is called Rigler sign and is suggestive of large amount of pneumoperitoneum.
- Citation: Chandel K, Jain R, Bhatia A, Saxena AK, Sodhi KS. Bleeding per rectum in pediatric population: A pictorial review. World J Clin Pediatr 2022; 11(3): 270-288
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v11/i3/270.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v11.i3.270