Pneumatosis intestinalis as a presentation of Crohn’s disease: a case report

Authors

  • Rómulo Vargas Rubio bejaranorejaneth@javeriana.edu.coHospital Universitario San Ignacio. Bogotá
  • Janeth Bejarano Rengifo Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Bogotá
  • Esteban Ardila Silva Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Bogotá

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47892/rgp.2020.402.1090

Keywords:

Pneumatosis intestinalis, Pneumoperitoneum, Crohn disease, Diagnosis, Surgery

Abstract

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is defined as presence of gas within the intestinal wall. It is a rare condition, usually associated with a wide variety of pathologies. It requires a special diagnostic approach to determine underlying etiology. We present the case of a 18 year old woman with chronic abdominal pain, who presents with peritoneal signs and pneumoperitoneum. Laparoscopy showed NI. Thereafter, Crohn´s disease was diagnosed by balloon enteroscopy.

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Published

06/30/2020

How to Cite

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Vargas Rubio R, Bejarano Rengifo J, Ardila Silva E. Pneumatosis intestinalis as a presentation of Crohn’s disease: a case report. Rev Gastroenterol Peru [nternet]. 2020 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];40(2):188-92. vailable from: https://revistagastroperu.com/index.php/rgp/article/view/1090

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REPORTES DE CASOS

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