Chilaiditi syndrome: a diagnostic pitfall in the emergency department
Abstract
Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the interposition of colonic loops between the liver and diaphragm, which may mimic surgical emergencies and cause a diagnostic pitfall in the emergency department. We report a 53-year-old female diagnosed by computed tomography and successfully managed conservatively. Awareness of this syndrome is essential for emergency physicians to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine
- Volume
- 9
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 256–257
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026
- Language
- EN