title: Benign pneumatosis intestinalis: a cause of massive pneumoperitoneum in the adult.
abstract: Pneumatosis intestinalis (gas in the bowel wall) is often a benign condition, but it may mimic bowel ischemia or infarction and lead to unnecessary surgical intervention, especially when associated with pneumoperitoneum. We present a case of benign pneumatosis intestinalis with massive pneumoperitoneum and discuss various distinguishing features that may aid in its diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: William C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Torreggiani
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rowan
authors.forename: Savvas
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nicolaou