TY - JOUR
T1 - Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis in an elderly patient, better to be safe than sorry
AU - Molina, Gabriel A.
AU - Fuentes, Germanico
AU - Orejuela, Monica Elizabeth
AU - Herrera, Juan Marcelo
AU - Jiménez, Galo Enrique
AU - Pinto, Johanna Carolina
AU - Cobo, Maria Mercedes
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2020.
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is a rare pathology with nonspecific symptoms that can be easily misdiagnosed. Clinical awareness along with close surveillance is critical to effectively diagnose and treat this condition. Current treatment is based on conservative therapy including antibiotics and oxygen. Surgery is only recommended when complications are suspected. Here, we present the case of a 72-year-old female admitted to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomits. Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis was diagnosed and was successfully treated. On follow-up visits, patient is recovering and doing well.
AB - Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is a rare pathology with nonspecific symptoms that can be easily misdiagnosed. Clinical awareness along with close surveillance is critical to effectively diagnose and treat this condition. Current treatment is based on conservative therapy including antibiotics and oxygen. Surgery is only recommended when complications are suspected. Here, we present the case of a 72-year-old female admitted to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomits. Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis was diagnosed and was successfully treated. On follow-up visits, patient is recovering and doing well.
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U2 - 10.1093/JSCR/RJAA053
DO - 10.1093/JSCR/RJAA053
M3 - Artículo
AN - SCOPUS:85090232358
SN - 2042-8812
VL - 2020
SP - 1
EP - 3
JO - Journal of Surgical Case Reports
JF - Journal of Surgical Case Reports
IS - 4
ER -