[Pneumo-peritoneum helico-CT imaging in post-operative peritoneal adhesion].

Objective: To discuss the diagnostic value of pneumoperitoneum helico-CT imaging (PHCT) in cases of post-operative peritoneal adhesion (POPA).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the PHCT scan pictures from 32 consecutive patients with chronic abdominal pain or recurrent mechanical intestinal obstruction after abdominal operation.

Results: In a normal peritoneal cavity without adhesion, an air distended dome-like space would be demonstrated with the abdominal organs arranged smoothly on the bottom of the shadow.