Pneumatosis intestinalis is defined as the presence of gas in the bowel wall. The combination of the two risks, pre-existing connective tissue diseases and barium contrast examination, may trigger pneumatosis intestinalis, albeit at a low incidence. Clinicians should be aware of the condition for proper differential diagnosis.
Keywords: anti‐synthetase syndrome; barium; connective tissue disease; pneumatosis intestinalis.
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