Pneumatosis intestinalis and volvulus: a rare association / Pneumatose intestinal e volvo: uma associação rara
Alves, Sara Custódio; Seidi, Mónica; Pires, Sara; Espada, Eduardo; Tomás, Sónia; Fonseca, Vítor; Barros, Filipa; Irimia, Manuel; Ramos, Armindo.
Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd
; 13(2)jun. 2015. tab
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en Portugués
| LILACS | ID: lil-749187
Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a rare condition, especially when associated with volvulus; it is often misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. We present the case of a 27 year-old woman suffering from an acute abdomen. An abdominal tomography was performed revealing Pneumatosis intestinalis. Once in the operating theatre sigmoid volvulus was diagnosed and Hartmann surgery performed. Histology showed intestinal ischemia. During the hospital stay, evolution was favourable. The authors present this case and a brief theoretical review, due to its rarity and clinical interest.
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