Imaging & Radiology · Digestive System · Hard
Pneumobilia
Meaning: Presence of gas within the bile ducts, often after surgery or due to an abnormal bowel connection.
In practice: Abdominal CT showed pneumobilia, which was expected after his previous endoscopic sphincterotomy.
Word parts
- pneumo- means lung or air
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