2011
DOI: 10.1186/1749-7922-6-15
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Abstract: Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is an uncommon disorder defined as multiple foci of gas within the intestinal wall. Despite recognition of an increasing number of cases of PI, the optimal management strategy, whether through surgical or other means, remains controversial. The present report describes the case of a patient with PI who underwent exploratory laparotomy without specific findings and who ultimately died due to extensive intestinal hemorrhage that was possibly triggered by surgery.

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“…In our discussion, PCI and intramural air will be used interchangeably. The condition was first documented by Du Vernoi in 1783 [ 1 , 2 ]. It is not a common finding with little research on this topic, although in recent years there have been more case reports.…”
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“…In our discussion, PCI and intramural air will be used interchangeably. The condition was first documented by Du Vernoi in 1783 [ 1 , 2 ]. It is not a common finding with little research on this topic, although in recent years there have been more case reports.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…It refers to the presence of gas within the bowel wall, and is often associated with abdominal sepsis, perforation or peritonitis requiring surgical intervention. On the other hand, laparotomy should be avoided in primary PCI . Uncomplicated PCI can be safely managed conservatively .…”
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We present an 88-year-old man who was reviewed in a regional hospital with nausea, vomiting, generalized abdominal distension and vague pain for 3 days. Computed tomography (CT) was performed, and this was reported as perforated viscus with intramural gas and pneumoperitoneum (Figs 1,2). The patient was urgently transferred to a tertiary referral hospital for an urgent laparotomy.He was assessed in the emergency department following transfer and clinically had a soft, slightly tender and distended abdomen but with no clinical signs of peritonism.
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