Created at 5:13 p.m. Nov, 01, 2025
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colbyr
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without it specificying that its asking for the name of the sign the answer could just as easily be " free intra-abdominal gas"
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Example of Rigler sign of free intra-abdominal gas outlining distended small bowel loops


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The plain film examination of the abdomen in decubitus position reveals a large amount of free air collecting in the right flank, clearly outlining the bowel wall (open arrows). When air is present on both sides of the bowel, the wall is outlined with clear distinction because of the contrast differences created on both sides. This is called Rigler's sign and is pathognomonic for free air in the peritoneal cavity. The yellow arrows show air-fluid levels in distended bowel
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