Laparoscopic Incidental Finding of Pneumatosis Intestinalis in Acute Appendicitis

Abstract EN

Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a rare condition where the gas trapped inside the bowel wall.

It is commonly found as an incidental finding on routine abdominal imaging or scans.

We present a case of incidental laparoscopic finding of pneumatosis intestinalis on a 32-year-old male, who underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy for an acute appendicitis.

Laparoscopic appendectomy was performed and pneumatosis intestinalis managed conservatively.

Patient did well and was discharged home.

Management of PI depends on clinical presentation; asymptomatic PI can be managed adequately by treating underlying causes.

We report a case of incidental laparoscopic finding of Pneumatosis intestinalis, which was adequately managed by treating underlying appendicitis.