Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8607784 | Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI | 2018 | 37 Pages |
Abstract
Pneumatosis of the alimentary tract may occur from the esophagus to rectum as a result of a wide spectrum of conditions that range from benign to life-threatening. Although distinguishing between these 2 groups is of paramount importance for an appropriate clinical management, it still remains a challenge for the radiologist in the daily practice. In the light of the current literature, we provide in the present article a comprehensive review focusing on the clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings that most consistently may allow such a differentiation. We also provide a pictorial essay illustrating this range of diagnoses, briefly discussing each one.
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Authors
Ulysses S. MD, PhD, Camila D.F.M. MD, Priscila S. MD, Dario A. MD, PhD, Giuseppe MD, PhD,