Pneumatosis of the esophagus and intestines with portal venous air: a rare presentation

Pneumatosis intestinalis is a radiographic finding that represents a spectrum of conditions ranging from benign disease to abdominal sepsis and death. Along with portal venous gas, it is generally considered an ominous sign prompting emergency operative intervention. We report a rare case showing th...

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Main Authors: Mustafa Noor Muhammad, Maryam Sadough, Robert King, Gurkeerat Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2017.1356188