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Pneumatosis coli

1978; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 21; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/bf02586550

1530-0358

R J Goodall,

Abdominal Surgery and Complications

Pneumatosis coli is the colonic manifestation of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis, which is a rare condition in man: “…the rarity of the condition makes a local expert of the clinician with a single case.”16 The advent of oxygen therapy represents a major breakthrough in its treatment. Correct diagnosis is important to ensure that unnecessary and unsuccessful surgical treatment is avoided.