| Pneumatosis intestinalis after laparoscopic appendectomy: case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 22075367 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is the presence of intraluminal gas within the wall of the intestine. As a marker for bowel injury owing to mucosal injury, PI may herald a severe underlying disease process in patients without a significant medical history. In other cases, PI is a benign process, and expectant management is appropriate. Here, we present the first reported case of pneumatosis associated with postoperative abscess after appendectomy and its successful management. Then, we describe the pathophysiology of pneumatosis and review the literature regarding its origin and management. |
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Chris Vendryes; Catherine J Hunter; Susan R Harlan; Henri R Ford; James Stein; James R Pierce |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of pediatric surgery Volume: 46 ISSN: 1531-5037 ISO Abbreviation: J. Pediatr. Surg. Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0052631 Medline TA: J Pediatr Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e21-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA 90027, USA. |
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