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Acta Gastroenterologica Latinoamericana
|June 8, 2017
Summary
Intestinal pneumatosis, gas in the intestinal wall, is a rare condition often linked to intestinal ischemia. Early diagnosis using multislice computed tomography (MSCT) is crucial for patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intestinal pneumatosis is characterized by gas in the intestinal wall and portomesenteric venous complex.
- This rare clinical entity is associated with intestinal ischemia and high mortality rates.