Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. Etiopathogenic and clinical considerations regarding a case
Cangemi, V.; Galati, G.; Volpino, P.; Mingazzini, P.; Martinazzoli, A.; Piat, G.
Minerva Chirurgica 48(11): 637-641
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4733 PMID: 8414105 Document Number: 418104
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is a rare condition characterized by gas-filled cysts in the submucosa and/or subserosa of the intestine. The authors present a case of Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis occurring in a patient with pyloric stenosis by duodenal ulcer and report a wide review of the literature. They discuss the major areas of study in its etiology, histopathology, diagnosis and treatment.