These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. Conservative approach in non surgical pneumoperitoneum: a case report and literature review.
    Author: Brewaeys P, Ysebaert D, Hubens G, Vaneerdeweg W, Eyskens E.
    Journal: Acta Chir Belg; 1995; 95(4 Suppl):195-8. PubMed ID: 8779299.
    Abstract:
    An observation on Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis (PCI) in a 66-year-old man is reported. His general condition allowed a thorough clinical and laboratory investigation which resulted in the diagnosis of the disease and the avoidance of an unnecessary laparotomy. PCI is a relatively rare condition characterized by multiple intramural pockets of gas involving any portion of the gastro intestinal tract. Various theories reflect either a mechanical or a bacterial etiology. Most of the patients are asymptomatic although some experience gastrointestinal complaints. The majority of patients require no treatment.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]