Chilaiditi Syndrome

Interposition of a portion of the colon (e.g., SIGMOID COLON) between the liver and the diaphragm. It is associated with abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, anorexia and volvulus. Chilaiditi anomaly refers to asymptomatic interposition.

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Networked: 36 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Respiratory Insufficiency (Respiratory Failure)
2.	Intestinal Obstruction (Obstruction, Intestinal)
3.	Intestinal Volvulus (Volvulus)
4.	Malnutrition (Nutritional Deficiencies)
5.	Acute Cholecystitis

Experts

1.	Adhikari, Aramva Bikram: 1 article (04/2022)
2.	Bajpai, Swmaya: 1 article (04/2022)
3.	Hirachan, Suzita: 1 article (04/2022)
4.	Pandey, Aishwarya: 1 article (04/2022)
5.	Pokhrel, Apil: 1 article (04/2022)
6.	Singh, Yogendra Prasad: 1 article (04/2022)
7.	Thapa, Anjila: 1 article (04/2022)
8.	Ahmed, Ammar: 1 article (03/2022)
9.	Basile, Eric J: 1 article (03/2022)
10.	Frankini, Elisabeth L: 1 article (03/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Chilaiditi Syndrome:

1.	Radioisotopes (Radionuclides)IBA 01/01/2007 - "A possible cause of misinterpretation on radionuclide imaging: Chilaiditi's syndrome."
2.	Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors (Antiplatelet Drugs)IBA 09/01/2008 - "Forty-three patients with acute cholecystitis, including 32 patients taking anticoagulation or antiplatelet drugs, 4 cases of Chilaiditi syndrome, 2 each of acute leukemia, marked ascites, and anatomic abnormality, and 1 case of hemophilia A. "
3.	Oxygen (Dioxygen)IBA 01/01/2017 - "Acute postoperative hypoxemic respiratory failure as a result of Chilaiditi's syndrome: contribution of high flow oxygen through nasal cannula."
4.	Hypoglycemic Agents (Hypoglycemics)IBA 05/01/2003 - "A 52-year-old man with Chilaiditi syndrome and mental retardation was admitted to Kanagawa Rehabilitation Hospital for severe hypoglycemic coma with malnutrition. "
5.	DiureticsIBA 08/01/2021 - "Chilaiditi syndrome should be considered as a possible diagnosis among patients with a history of heart failure and incidental Chilaiditi's sign on chest radiographic imaging who suffer from persistent dyspnea and pleurisy despite optimal diuretics and guideline-directed medical treatment."
6.	Colloids (Colloid)IBA 02/01/1993 - "A false positive space-occupying lesion appearance in colloid liver scintigraphy due to Chilaiditi's syndrome."
7.	Antidepressive Agents (Antidepressants)IBA 04/01/2022 - "Chilaiditi's syndrome in a patient under long-term antidepressants- A case report."
8.	Anesthetics (Anesthetic Agents)IBA 06/01/2015 - "[Anesthetic Management of Two Patients with Chilaiditi Syndrome]."
9.	Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)FDA Link 05/01/2003 - "Preclinical Cushing's syndrome presenting with isolated adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) deficiency-like manifestations and severe hypoalbuminemia without overt adrenal masses in a patient with Chilaiditi syndrome and mental retardation."

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Conservative Treatment 05/01/2014 - "The patient was diagnosed with Chilaiditi syndrome via radiological observation and was cured by conservative treatment. " 01/01/2022 - "We emphasize the importance of conservative management in Chilaiditi syndrome." 10/05/2020 - "A decision was made to pursue conservative management with a diagnosis of Chilaiditi syndrome. " 07/01/1992 - "Chilaiditi's syndrome and other signs disappeared after conservative treatment. " 03/01/1991 - "Chilaiditi's syndrome is usually asymptomatic, but when symptoms occur, conservative treatment is usually effective. "
2.	Laparotomy 01/01/2018 - "Chilaiditi's Syndrome Causing High-Grade Small-Bowel Obstruction Requiring Exploratory Laparotomy." 01/01/2017 - "We present a case in which Chilaiditis' syndrome was entertained, delaying a decision for laparotomy. " 08/12/2015 - "A 60-year-old female presented with a clinical scenario of intestinal obstruction, which was thought to be Chilaiditi's syndrome because of the unusual impression of gas under the diaphragm, but was confirmed as Chilaiditi's sign after laparotomy. " 10/05/2020 - "Early consideration of Chilaiditi syndrome is important to minimize unnecessary surgical intervention such as laparotomy or further endoscopic intervention, which may lead to potential complications such as perforation, bowel wall ischemia, or respiratory failure."
3.	X-Ray Film 01/01/1991 - "Chest X-ray film disclosed marked abnormal colon gas which located right subdiaphragma (Chilaiditi syndrome). " 06/01/1971 - "[Frequency of Chilaiditi's syndrome evaluation of indirect x-ray films of the mass chest examination]." 07/01/1992 - "Chest and abdominal x-ray films on admission showed severe dilatation of the intestine, pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis, abdominal free air, and Chilaiditi's syndrome. "
4.	Therapeutics 09/01/2011 - "In addition to presenting this interesting case this article highlights the regime of the diagnostics and therapy of a complication of the very rare condition of Chilaiditi's syndrome." 11/01/1992 - "[Chilaiditi syndrome--general indications for surgical therapy?]." 01/01/1982 - "[Clinical aspects and therapy of Chilaiditi syndrome]."
5.	Operative Surgical Procedures 04/01/2022 - "Chilaiditi's syndrome is a rare radiological entity and should be diagnosed carefully to avoid unwanted surgical procedures." 03/01/2022 - "It is through the incorporation of a broad differential and clinical presentation that physicians can decrease the inappropriate allocation of hospital resources and unnecessary surgical procedures; additionally, keeping Chilaiditi syndrome on the differential may prevent unnecessary surgical intervention, cost to the patient, and downstream complications. " 01/01/2021 - "It is important to understand the unique characteristics of the sign, symptoms and findings of Chilaiditi's Syndrome to prevent unnecessary surgical procedures." 01/01/2021 - "To rule out Chilaiditi's syndrome from other acute abdominal emergencies is very important to avoid unnecessary treatment or surgical procedure. "