title: Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis following jejunoileal by-pass.
abstract: Four cases of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis following ileojejunal by-pass in 37 patients are described and the literature reviewed. This complication is usually a self-limited condition, responding to conservative management.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery*; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D011006:Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications