Pneumatosis Intestinalis Complicated by Pneumoperitoneum in a Patient with Asthma

• DOI: 10.4046/trd.2014.77.5.219
• Publication Date: 2014-12-01T04:50:45Z
• Authors: Joon Young Choi; Sung Bae Cho; Hyun Ho Kim; In Hee Lee; Hea Yon Lee; Hye Seon Kang; Hwa Young Lee; Sook Young Lee
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Case Report; 3. Good health

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a very rare condition that is defined as the presence of gas within the subserosal or submucosal layer of the bowel. PI has been described in association with a variety of conditions including gastrointestinal tract disorders, pulmonary diseases, connective tissue disorders, organ transplantation, leukemia, and various immunodeficiency states. We report a rare case of a 74-year-old woman who complained of dyspnea during the management of acute asthma exacerbation and developed PI; but, it improved without any treatment.