peritoneal insufflation

peritoneal insufflation

the administration of a gas, usually carbon dioxide, within the peritoneal cavity to facilitate laparoendoscopic procedures.

per·i·to·ne·al in·suf·fla·tion

(per'i-tŏ-nē'ăl in'sŭ-flā'shŭn) Administration of a gas, usually carbon dioxide, within the peritoneal cavity to facilitate laparoendoscopic procedures.