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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2017-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2017.1356188 |