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17885285

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-9-21
pubmed:abstractText
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is an uncommon condition of unknown etiology, characterized by the presence of multiple gas filled cysts in the gastrointestinal tract. Many different causes of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis have been proposed, including mechanical, pulmonary, and bacterial causes. Approximately 85% of cases are thought to be secondary to coexisting disorders of the gastrointestinal tract or the respiratory system. The condition has been associated with the therapeutic uses of lactulose, steroids, and various cancer chemotherapeutic regimens. Lactitol is a disaccharide analogue of lactulose which is available as a pure crystalline powder. There are three previous case reports suggestive of lactulose causing pneumatosis intestinalis. We report a case of recurrent pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis associated with benign recurrent pneumoperitoneum developed probably secondary to lactitol therapy.
pubmed:language
kor
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
1598-9992
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
50
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
188-92
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
[A case of recurrent pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis associated with recurrent pneumoperitoneum].
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Internal Medicine, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Case Reports