Pneumatosis intestinalis is diagnostic of:: (A) Ileal perforation, (B) Necrotizing enterocolitis, (C) Meconium ileus, (D) Colonic aganglionosis
Answer is B. 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.