title: Pneumatosis intestinalis complicated by pneumoperitoneum in a patient with asthma.
abstract: Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a very rare condition that is defined as the presence of gas within the subserosal or submucosal layer of the bowel. PI has been described in association with a variety of conditions including gastrointestinal tract disorders, pulmonary diseases, connective tissue disorders, organ transplantation, leukemia, and various immunodeficiency states. We report a rare case of a 74-year-old woman who complained of dyspnea during the management of acute asthma exacerbation and developed PI; but, it improved without any treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory, Allergy and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Joon Young
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory, Allergy and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung Bae
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory, Allergy and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun Ho
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory, Allergy and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: In Hee
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory, Allergy and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hea Yon
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory, Allergy and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hye Seon
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory, Allergy and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hwa Young
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory, Allergy and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sook Young
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Asthma; Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis