[Pneumatosis cystoides intestini. An angiographic finding (author's transl)]

The pneumatosis cystoides intestini (p.c.i.) is a rather uncommon condition, most frequently observed in patients with pulmonary disorders or gastroenterologic diseases. The pathology and etiology of p.c.i. are shortly discussed. According to an angiographic finding this report illustrates a case of disease for which a chronic ischemic etiology is supposed. The importance of radiologic diagnosis of p.c.i. is emphasized and the necessity of a larger indication for angiography considered.