title: Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis: a pathophysiologic explanation of the roentgenographic signs.
abstract: Pneumatosis intestinalis was first described by DuVernoi in 1730. The roentgenographic, gross, and microscopic apthologic changes are secondary to noncommunicating gas-filled cysts which occur either in submucosa or subserosa. The clinical findings, roentgenologic signs, and treatment are discussed. A differential diagnosis and pathophysiologic explanation for the changes are presented.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011006:Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography