Pneumatosis intestinalis leading to perioperative hypovolemic shock: Case report

Pneumatosis intestinalis leading to perioperative hypovolemic shock: Case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is an uncommon disorder defined as multiple foci of gas within the intestinal wall. Despite recognition of an increasing number of cases of PI, the optimal management strategy, whether through surgical or other means, remains controv...

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Main Authors: Nishio Minoru, Koh Toshimori, Takami Yukako, Nakagawa Noboru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
pneumatosis intestinalis
surgical management
death
hemorrhage
autopsy
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/6/1/15
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is an uncommon disorder defined as multiple foci of gas within the intestinal wall. Despite recognition of an increasing number of cases of PI, the optimal management strategy, whether through surgical or other means, remains controversial. The present report describes the case of a patient with PI who underwent exploratory laparotomy without specific findings and who ultimately died due to extensive intestinal hemorrhage that was possibly triggered by surgery.</p>
ISSN:1749-7922

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