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11684828

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-10-30
pubmed:abstractText
Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is an uncommon condition characterized by the presence of gas within the bowel wall. We describe 5 cases of PI that occurred after cytotoxic or immunosuppressive treatment for hematological disorders. All patients were neutropenic shortly before or at the time of diagnosis of PI, but did not show specific symptoms. The diagnosis was made by conventional X-ray and confirmed by abdominal computed tomography. Since there were no signs of secondary complications such as peritonitis, ischemia, or perforation, conservative treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics and parenteral nutrition was initiated. All patients but 1 achieved complete resolution of PI after recovery from myelosuppression. Benign pneumoperitoneum due to PI should be considered in the differential diagnosis of free intra-abdominal air after chemotherapeutic or immunosuppressive therapy. It can be managed successfully by conservative treatment in the absence of secondary complications, if there is recovery of myelopoiesis.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0012-2823
pubmed:author
pubmed:copyrightInfo
Copyright 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
64
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
128-32
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2001
pubmed:articleTitle
Pneumatosis intestinalis following cytotoxic or immunosuppressive treatment.
pubmed:affiliation
Medizinische Klinik IV, RWTH Aachen, Deutschland.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports