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Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis coli

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The rare case of a 63-year-old male diagnosed with pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis coli is presented and discussed. The patient was found to have an unsymptomatic pneumoperitoneum on plain chest x-ray. The results of a contrast enema, computed tomography scan, and laparoscopy are presented. The patient had an uneventful hospital course without any specific therapy. Causes and possible therapeutic options are discussed.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU München, Ismaningerstrasse 22, 81675 Munich, Germany, Germany

    J. Theisen, P. Juhnke, H.J. Stein & J.R. Siewert

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Theisen, J., Juhnke, P., Stein, H. et al. Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis coli. Surg Endosc 17, 157–158 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-002-4243-0

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