Table 1.
Clinical characteristics in patients with and without pneumoperitoneum
| Pneumoperitoneum cases = 11 | No. pneumoperitoneum controls = 11 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female gender | 5 (45 %) | 4 (36 %) | 0.5 |
| Age (years) | 68 ± 17.1 | 66.4 ± 25.7 | 0.87 |
| Anamnestic features | |||
| Previous abdominal surgery | 2 (18 %) | 5 (45 %) | 0.15 |
| Active neoplasia | 3 (27 %) | 1 (9 %) | 0.29 |
| Symptoms at presentation | |||
| Pain scale (NRS) | 7.4 ± 1.6 | 7.6 ± 1.3 | 0.77 |
| Vomit | 2 (18 %) | 4 (36 %) | 0.32 |
| Physical findings | |||
| Signs of peritonism | 6 (54 %) | 5 (45 %) | 0.5 |
| Abdominal distension | 9 (81 %) | 8 (72 %) | 0.5 |
| Shock/hypotension (SBP <90 mmHg) | 2 (18 %) | 1 (9 %) | 0.5 |
Values are reported as mean ± standard deviation for continuous variables or as absolute number and percent value (in brackets). p significant if <0.05
NRS numeric rating scale, SBP systolic blood pressure