Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. Diagnostic elements and therapeutic approach

Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is an uncommon condition characterised by multiple gas-filled cysts within the small intestine or colonic wall. Clinical manifestations are unspecific and often found in many other abdominal diseases. To avoid unnecessary laparotomy, radiologic and endoscopic findi...

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Published inAnnales de chirurgie Vol. 51; no. 9; p. 1032
Main Authors Quintart, C, Choghari, C, Michez, D, Lefebvre, P, Ramdani, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 1997
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Aged
Barium Sulfate
Colonoscopy
Enema
Female
Humans
Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis - diagnosis
Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis - physiopathology
Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis - therapy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is an uncommon condition characterised by multiple gas-filled cysts within the small intestine or colonic wall. Clinical manifestations are unspecific and often found in many other abdominal diseases. To avoid unnecessary laparotomy, radiologic and endoscopic findings are essential to be known. The present case associates symptoms highly suspect of neoplasia like weight loss, rectal mass, bloody stools and tenesmus. Treatment of choice is medical. In the absence of an acute abdomen, surgery is only reserved when it is not responsive to medical treatment.
ISSN:0003-3944