The "inverted V" sign of pneumoperitoneum

Radiology. 1984 Apr;151(1):45-6. doi: 10.1148/radiology.151.1.6230689.

Abstract

On the supine radiograph, an inverted "V" may be seen over the pelvis in a patient with pneumoperitoneum. While in infants this is produced by the umbilical arteries, in adults it appears to be created by the inferior epigastric vessels.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / blood supply
  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumoperitoneum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Umbilical Arteries / diagnostic imaging