Pneumatosis Intestinalis: Can We Avoid Surgical Intervention in Nonsurgical Patients?
Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is the presence of gas within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract and represents a tremendous spectrum of conditions and outcomes, ranging from benign diseases to abdominal sepsis and death. It is seen with increased frequency in patients who are immunocompromised be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2009-09-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/236596 |