title: [Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis].
abstract: Authors present a case history of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis with free intraperitoneal gas mimicking abdominal hollow organ perforation. The illness occurred in old immunocompromised man. The diagnosis was based on exploratory laparotomy and supported by abdominal x-ray and ultrasound.
authors.affiliation: Városi Kórház Rendelointézet Nagyatád. andras.antal@mst.hu
authors.forename: András
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Antal
authors.forename: Ferenc
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kompa
authors.forename: Béla
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kocsis
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000097:blood; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D011006:Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000276:immunology / Q000601:surgery*; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial; D005740:Gases