Pneumoperitoneum has always been considered a surgical emergency as it represents a
perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. Although several cases of pneumoperitoneum with …

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is defined as gas within the gastrointestinal wall and is
associated with a variety of disorders. As a concurrent occurrence with pneumoperitoneum …

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) and pneumoperitoneum are commonly recognized as severe
signs of gastrointestinal diseases that require emergency surgery. However, these …

A 77-year-old woman presented with asymptomatic abdominal free air. She had been in
contact with a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis. A chest X-ray for lung infection revealed …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the CT findings and clinical features of
patients with pneumatosis intestinalis. Materials and Methods From January 2001 to October …

Abstract Introduction Pneumatosis Intestinalis (PI) can present with a broad range of
presentations from chronic and non-specific to acute and life threatening. It is paradoxically …

Pneumatosis intestinalis (gas in the bowel wall) is often a benign condition, but it may mimic
bowel ischemia or infarction and lead to unnecessary surgical intervention, especially when …

Pneumatosis Intestinalis (PI) is defined as the presence of extra-luminal gas confined to the
bowel wall. PI is an ominous condition often requiring emergent surgery. The management …

Introduction Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare clinical pathology
characterized by sub-mucosal and/or sub-serous cysts of free gas, forming cystic lesions …

Background Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare condition characterized by
gas infiltration into the intestine wall. When gas is seen in the intestinal wall, it is usually a …