Sonographic recognition of pneumatosis intestinalis and portal gas in an 11-months-old infant--case report

Australas Radiol. 1990 May;34(2):169-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.1990.tb02837.x.

Abstract

Sonography was performed on an 11-month old infant who presented with intestinal obstruction. Pneumatosis intestinalis and portal venous gas were detected in addition to dilated small bowel loops. Preoperative diagnosis of small bowel gangrene was made which was proven at operation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gangrene
  • Gases
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / complications
  • Ileum / pathology
  • Infant
  • Intestinal Obstruction / complications
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / etiology
  • Portal Vein*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Gases