Clinical significance of pneumatosis of the bowel wall.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-1992
Abstract
The presence of gas within the bowel wall is an uncommon condition that is typically first diagnosed by the radiologist. Although it is often seen on abdominal radiographs, computed tomography is more sensitive in demonstrating pneumatosis and its complications. There is a spectrum of disease states that produce this abnormality, ranging from the innocuous to the fatal. Its radiographic appearance is variable, particularly the location, extent, severity, and presence of pneumoperitoneum or portal venous gas. None of these imaging characteristics can be considered pathognomonic for the underlying cause of the pneumatosis. The radiologist must be aware of the different conditions associated with this entity, as well as their variable appearances.
Volume
12
Issue
6
First Page
1069
Last Page
1078
ISSN
0271-5333
Published In/Presented At
Feczko, P. J., Mezwa, D. G., Farah, M. C., & White, B. D. (1992). Clinical significance of pneumatosis of the bowel wall. Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc, 12(6), 1069–1078. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiographics.12.6.1439012
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
1439012
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article