Gillon J, Holt S, Sircus W
Br J Surg. 1979 Nov;66(11):802-5. doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800661115.
Pneumatosis coli is an uncommon disease which is frequently misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. The condition can usually be managed conservatively but complications requiring surgical treatment are occasionally encountered. We describe 4 patients with pneumatosis coli and associated volvulus of the sigmoid colon. Some of the factors that may have contributed to pneumocyst formation in these 4 patients are discussed with reference to recent advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of pneumatosis coli.
