Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis: a pathophysiologic explanation of the roentgenographic signs.
Olmsted WW, Madewell JE.
Pneumatosis intestinalis was first described by DuVernoi in 1730. The roentgenographic, gross, and microscopic apthologic changes are secondary to noncommunicating gas-filled cysts which occur either in submucosa or subserosa. The clinical findings, roentgenologic signs, and treatment are discussed. A differential diagnosis and pathophysiologic explanation for the changes are presented.
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PMID: 1052458 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]