Pneumatosis intestinalis in a patient with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. (30th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ha, Duc; Tsai, Chung-Jyi
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2012
• Publication Date: 2012-10-30
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-006720
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : A 65-year-old man with long-standing diarrhoea, recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in the previous 5 months presented to the gastroenterology clinic with recurrent diarrhoea and abdominal cramping. Physical examination was negative for signs of acute abdomen. Stool C difficile PCR was positive. Abdominal imaging demonstrated an extensive pneumatosis intestinalis involving the small bowel and a dilated small bowel loop. He was treated conservatively with oral vancomycin for recurrent CDI with resolution of diarrhoea and abdominal cramping on 1-month follow-up visit.