title: Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. Conservative approach in non surgical pneumoperitoneum: a case report and literature review.
abstract: An observation on Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis (PCI) in a 66-year-old man is reported. His general condition allowed a thorough clinical and laboratory investigation which resulted in the diagnosis of the disease and the avoidance of an unnecessary laparotomy. PCI is a relatively rare condition characterized by multiple intramural pockets of gas involving any portion of the gastro intestinal tract. Various theories reflect either a mechanical or a bacterial etiology. Most of the patients are asymptomatic although some experience gastrointestinal complaints. The majority of patients require no treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brewaeys
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ysebaert
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hubens
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Vaneerdeweg
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Eyskens
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011006:Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D009626:Terminology as Topic