2019•New England Journal of MedicineRequires access

Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis with Pneumoperitoneum

Francesco Pata, Salomone Di Saverio

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Abstract

A 61-year-old woman presented with acute abdominal pain. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed free air and extraluminal gas in the bowel wall. Emergency laparotomy was performed.

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A 61-year-old woman presented with acute abdominal pain. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed free air and extraluminal gas in the bowel wall. Emergency laparotomy was performed.

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A 61-year-old woman presented with acute abdominal pain. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed free air and extraluminal gas in the bowel wall. Emergency laparotomy was performed.

Key concepts: Pneumoperitoneum, Medicine, Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis, Laparotomy, Abdomen, Abdominal pain, Acute abdomen, Computed tomography

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