Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis Associated with Perforated Chronic Duodenal Ulcer and Meckel’s Diverticulum

Abstract

A case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) associated with perforated duodenal ulcer and Meckel’s diverticulum is presented. The patient was managed with direct suturing of the perforation and reinforcement with an omental patch. Meckel’s diverticulum was excised. PCI was followed up and disappeared postoperatively in the 4^th week.

Key Words:

• Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis
• perforated duodenal ulcer
• Meckel’s diverticulum.

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N. Agaoglu

Dr. N. Agaoglu K.T.Ü. Lojmanlari 36/4 Trabzon 61080 Turkey Tel.: No.: 0090 462 3775634 Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]