
Demetrius Chilaiditi
Demetrius Chilaiditi (1883–1975) Austrian born radiologist. Described Chilaiditi sign (1910); details of his life remain largely undocumented.

Demetrius Chilaiditi (1883–1975) Austrian born radiologist. Described Chilaiditi sign (1910); details of his life remain largely undocumented.

Chilaiditi sign: rare condition with bowel loops interposed between liver and diaphragm, with symptoms (syndrome). Must differentiate from free air.

Radiological signs of pneumoperitoneum: history, diagnosis, and key eponyms including Rigler’s sign, Popper’s sign, football sign, and inverted V sign