Diagnostic finding

Pneumobilia

The radiologic finding of gas within the intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary tree. Typically indicating biliary-enteric fistula (eroding gallstone), prior biliary instrumentation (ERCP, sphincterotomy, Whipple procedure), malfunctioning Sphincter of Oddi, infection with gas-forming organisms (emphysematous eholangitis), or abdominal trauma.

Also known as: Aerobilia, Intra-biliary air

Referencing diagnoses

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