A case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis complicated by pneumoperitoneum in a post-tuberculosis destroyed lung.
- Author:
Dong Jin YANG
1
;
Hyun Kyung KIM
;
Sang Ryol RYU
;
Byoung Hoon LEE
;
Jae Hyung LEE
;
Sang Hoon KIM
;
Yun Ju JO
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hoonakr@eulji.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis;
Pneumoperitoneum;
Chronic respiratory failure
- MeSH:
Collagen;
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing;
Lung;
Organ Transplantation;
Oxygen;
Paracentesis;
Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis;
Pneumoperitoneum;
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive;
Respiratory Insufficiency;
Transplants;
Vascular Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2010;78(3):370-374
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is a rare condition characterized by gas-filled cysts within the bowel wall. It may be idiopathic or secondary to a variety of disorders. Associated conditions include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, collagen vascular disease, organ transplantation, and necrotizing enterocolitis. Approximately 15% of cases are idiopathic. We present a case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis complicated by pneumoperitoneum in chronic respiratory failure due to a post-tuberculosis destroyed lung. Successful palliation involved paracentesis of the peritoneal air and oxygen therapy.
