Chilaiditi syndrome

Chilaiditi syndrome

Definition

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.

Also known as subphrenic interposition syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as