Demographics:
74 years old, Male
Indication:
Concern for postoperative ileus
Findings
- Circumferential gas within the wall of the stomach
- Mild diffuse gaseous distension of loops of small and large bowel
- Retrocardiac pulmonary opacity
- Surgical drain overlies the anatomic pelvis
- Midline abdominal surgical staples
Diagnosis
Gastric pneumatosis
Sample Report
Gastric pneumatosis of uncertain etiology. Recommend CT for further evaluation.
Mild diffuse gaseous distension of loops of small and large bowel, which may represent ileus. This can also be further evaluated with CT.
Retrocardiac pulmonary opacity, which can also be further evaluated with CT.
Discussion