Pneumatosis Intestinalis: A Case Report and Approach to Management

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI), defined as gas within the bowel wall, is an uncommon radiographic sign which can represent a wide spectrum of diseases and a variety of underlying diagnoses. Because its etiology can vary greatly, management of PI ranges from surgical intervention to outpatient observa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sean Donovan, Joseph Cernigliaro, Nancy Dawson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/571387