Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis secondary to chronic jejunal diverticulitis.
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An unusual triad of pneumatosis intestinalis, portal venous gas and pneumoperitoneum in an asymptomatic patient
Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is defined as the presence of gas within the serosal or mucosal layer bowel wall. This sign is usually found upon radiographic imaging and is most commonly secondary to acute gastro-intestinal ischaemia. Fifteen per cent of cases can present with a primary condition called pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI). PCI is usually a benign condition and patients are ...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 55 649 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979