The "inverted V" sign of pneumoperitoneum

On the supine radiograph, an inverted "V" may be seen over the pelvis in a patient with pneumoperitoneum. While in infants this is produced by the umbilical arteries, in adults it appears to be created by the inferior epigastric vessels.

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Published inRadiology Vol. 151; no. 1; p. 45
Main Author Bray, J F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1984
Subjects
Abdominal Muscles - blood supply
Adult
Angiography
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pneumoperitoneum - diagnostic imaging
Umbilical Arteries - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:On the supine radiograph, an inverted "V" may be seen over the pelvis in a patient with pneumoperitoneum. While in infants this is produced by the umbilical arteries, in adults it appears to be created by the inferior epigastric vessels.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiology.151.1.6230689