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Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis : A Rare Benign Cause of Pneumoperitoneum
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is a rare gastrointestinal complication in the course of connective tissue diseases, especially in scleroderma, that can lead to pneumoperitoneum or obstruction.
Findings on plain radiography may reveal radiolucent linear or bubbly circular air bubbles in the bowel wall, with or without free gas accumulation in the peritoneal cavity.
Treatment of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis ranges from supportive care to laparotomy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Devgun, Puneet& Hassan, Hal. 2013. Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis : A Rare Benign Cause of Pneumoperitoneum. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Devgun, Puneet& Hassan, Hal. Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis : A Rare Benign Cause of Pneumoperitoneum. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465210
American Medical Association (AMA)
Devgun, Puneet& Hassan, Hal. Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis : A Rare Benign Cause of Pneumoperitoneum. Case Reports in Radiology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465210
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465210