Pneumatosis intestinalis and intestinal perforation in a case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Issue 4 (22nd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Heza, Lela; Olive, Aliza; Miller, Jenna
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 14:Issue 4(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04-22
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- paediatric surgery; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-241688
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : This case demonstrates pneumatosis intestinalis and small bowel perforation in a paediatric patient with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Our patient presented with fever, abdominal pain and shortness of breath. She progressed to haemodynamic failure and small bowel perforation approximately 1 week after admission. Patients with suspected or confirmed MIS-C should be monitored closely for abdominal catastrophe, especially when critically ill in the intensive care unit.