Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Background: Chilaiditi syndrome includes the Chilaiditi sign, a radiological finding where a segment of bowel loop or small intestine has wandered between the liver and diaphragm and also any symptoms related to intestinal interference. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 79-year-old man with Chilaiditi syndrome whose dyspnea and sleep disturbance improved after nocturnal biphasic positive airway pressure (BiPAP) therapy implementation. Discussion: BiPAP therapy may contribute to thoracic pressure elevation and reduce diaphragmatic compression due to intestinal enlargement, thus leading to improvements in respiratory symptoms. Conclusion: BiPAP therapy should therefore be considered as a treatment option for Chilaiditi syndrome patients.
DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.70102
Authors: Takeshi Kouga, Reizo Tsukamoto
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,600
OpenAlex ID: W7129030586