Pneumatosis intestinalis
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In radiology
, pneumatosis intestinalis is a sign on x-ray
which is highly suggestive for necrotizing enterocolitis
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It refers to gas cysts in the bowel wall. This is in contrast to gas in the lumen which is normal.
Radiology
Radiology is a medical specialty that employs the use of imaging to both diagnose and treat disease visualized within the human body. Radiologists use an array of imaging technologies to diagnose or treat diseases...
, pneumatosis intestinalis is a sign on x-ray
X-ray
X-radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation. X-rays have a wavelength in the range of 0.01 to 10 nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 petahertz to 30 exahertz and energies in the range 120 eV to 120 keV. They are shorter in wavelength than UV rays and longer than gamma...
which is highly suggestive for necrotizing enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a medical condition primarily seen in premature infants, where portions of the bowel undergo necrosis .-Signs and symptoms:...
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It refers to gas cysts in the bowel wall. This is in contrast to gas in the lumen which is normal.