Video Tip: Diagnosing Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis | August 2022-Diagnosing Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis

Diagnosing Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis

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Video Summary

In this ASG video tip sponsored by Braintree, a 66-year-old man is having his first colonoscopy after testing positive for fecal immunochemical test. Despite having no symptoms like rectal bleeding or diarrhea, several lesions are discovered in his ascending and transverse colon. The correct diagnosis is pneumatosis, specifically the cystic form, which can have various underlying causes, including COPD. Confirmation can be done through a CT scan or needle deflation. However, deflation may not be necessary as it simply releases air and the patient should be informed as it can appear as benign pneumoperitoneum on the CT scan.

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ASG video tip

Braintree

colonoscopy

pneumatosis

cystic form