Pneumatosis Intestinalis Secondary to Appendicitis: What Do We Know?

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Discussion

Case highlights older patients with appendicitis and pneumatosis intestinalis, suggesting CT is essential for diagnosis.

The study presents a unique case of pneumatosis intestinalis associated with appendicitis in a middle-aged patient.
A review of 11 prior cases indicates older patients with appendicitis can present with pneumatosis intestinalis.
Most patients with pneumatosis intestinalis accompanying appendicitis require critical abdominal surgery and longer hospital stays.
High-risk factors for these patients include obesity, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus.

Zaheri et al. (2025) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark