Korean J Med.
2010 Mar;78(3):370-374.
A case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis complicated by pneumoperitoneum in a post-tuberculosis destroyed lung
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hoonakr@eulji.ac.kr
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.
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