Acta Chir Belg
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Review Case Reports
The Chilaiditi Syndrome : Another Greek Tragedy ? Case report and short review of literature.
The Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare disorder, characterized by a broad spectrum of (gastro-intestinal) symptoms due to an interposition of a segment of bowel between the liver and the diaphragm. This anatomical variation is diagnosed through abdominal x-ray and is known as the Chilaiditi sign. ⋯ Conservative -management often is sufficient. Surgical intervention is reserved for those who do not respond to conservative line of management or those with severe complications.