Pneumatosis intestinalis is diagnostic of:
Ans. (b) Necrotizing enterocolitis(Ref: Scand J Surg 94 (1): 47-50. PMID 15865117)In newborns, pneumatosis intestinalis is considered diagnostic for necrotizing enterocolitis, and the air is produced by bacteria in the bowel wall.
Ileal perforation
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Meconium ileus
Colonic aganglionosis
G.I.T.