Pneumatosis Cystics Intestinalis in Adults Revealed by Peritonitis Due to Intestinal Perforation: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Pneumatosis cystics intestinalis (PCI) is a rare condition characterized by the presence of gas within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. It must not be confused with pseudo-pneumatosis (intra-luminal gas trapped between feces and the digestive wall). Its presence alone is not indicative of severity. Suspected pathophysiology (mechanical or bacterial), localization, and radiological characteristics (linear, bubbly, cystic) can guide towards different etiologies, including vascular (mesenteric ischemia), pulmonary, digestive, infectious, or autoimmune causes. In the absence of poor prognostic factors, surgical intervention is not always necessary.
Authors: Manar Ghani, Serges Maniradukunda, Hicham Assofi, Imane Tougrai, Ahmed Zerhouni, Ibrahim Moudali, Chaimae Touitou, Brahim El Mahjoub
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409275533