Fig. 2From: Non-perforation tension pneumoperitoneum resulting from primary non-aerobic bacterial peritonitis in a previously healthy middle-aged man: a case reportSecond re-laparotomy 4 days after the index operation (picture taken from the patient’s legs). The fibrin “shield” which covered the abdominal organs on the index laparotomy has almost been absorbed, except for the area identified (black arrows). The latter gives a good idea of how the whole abdomen looked on the initial opening. The intestinal loops are already clearly visible (red arrows)Back to article page