Pneumatosis intestinalis and porto-mesenteric venous gas: a multicenter study.

Background: Estimating the prognosis of patients with pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) and porto-mesenteric venous gas (PMVG) can be challenging. The purpose of this study was to refine prognostication to improve decision making in daily clinical routine.

Methods: A total of 290 patients with confirmed PI were included in the final analysis.