Abstract
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is a rare clinical antity which is affecting portions of the gastrointestinal tract. It is characterized by multiple subserosal and submucosal gas cysts of unknown etiology. It is often encountered incidentally when the surgical procedures have been performed for the other causes. A 23-year old male with pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis associated with ascites and pyloric stenosis secondary to a chronic duodenal ulcer has been presented in this case report.
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