Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis coli.
The rare case of a 63-year-old male diagnosed with pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis coli is presented and discussed. The patient was found to have an unsymptomatic pneumoperitoneum on plain chest x-ray. The results of a contrast enema, computed tomography scan, and laparoscopy are presented. The patient had an uneventful hospital course without any specific therapy. Causes and possible therapeutic options are discussed.
Theisen
J
J
Department of Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU München, Ismaningerstrasse 22, 81675 Munich, Germany. theisen@nt1.chir.med.tu-muenchen.de
Juhnke
P
P
Stein
H J
HJ
Siewert
J R
JR
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011006:Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000175:diagnosis*