Title
Pneumatosis of the esophagus and intestines with portal venous air: a rare presentation
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Abstract
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 that nonoperative therapy can be considered in a seriously ill patient with esophageal, gastric and portal venous air.
First Page
255
Last Page
257
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2017.1356188
Publication Date
Fall 9-19-2017
Recommended Citation
Muhammad MN, Sadough M, King R, Singh G. Pneumatosis of the esophagus and intestines with portal venous air: a rare presentation. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2017 Sep 19;7(4):255-257. doi: 10.1080/20009666.2017.1356188. PMID: 29046756; PMCID: PMC5637708.