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metronidazole and Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis

metronidazole has been researched along with Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis in 18 studies

Metronidazole: A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS.
metronidazole : A member of the class of imidazoles substituted at C-1, -2 and -5 with 2-hydroxyethyl, nitro and methyl groups respectively. It has activity against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, and has a radiosensitising effect on hypoxic tumour cells. It may be given by mouth in tablets, or as the benzoate in an oral suspension. The hydrochloride salt can be used in intravenous infusions. Metronidazole is a prodrug and is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce the nitro group of metronidazole to give nitroso-containing intermediates. These can covalently bind to DNA, disrupting its helical structure, inducing DNA strand breaks and inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis, ultimately resulting in bacterial cell death.

Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis: A condition characterized by the presence of multiple gas-filled cysts in the intestinal wall, the submucosa and/or subserosa of the INTESTINE. The majority of the cysts are found in the JEJUNUM and the ILEUM.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis in the large bowel with complete resolution after eight weeks of metronidazole treatment is reported."3.67Treatment of pneumatosis coli with metronidazole. Endoscopic follow-up of one case. ( Jauhonen, P; Karttunen, T; Lehtola, J, 1987)
"Meckel's diverticulum was excised."1.33Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis associated with perforated chronic duodenal ulcer and Meckel's diverticulum. ( Ağaoğlu, N, 2005)
"Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis was a sequal in two patients."1.26Bypass enteropathy: an inflammatory process in the excluded segment with systemic complications. ( Ament, ME; Drenick, EJ; Finegold, SM; Passaro, E, 1977)

Research

Studies (18)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (27.78)18.7374
1990's4 (22.22)18.2507
2000's6 (33.33)29.6817
2010's3 (16.67)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Beetz, O1
Kleine, M1
Vondran, FWR1
Cammann, S1
Klempnauer, J1
Kettler, B1
Blair, HA1
Baker, R1
Albazaz, R1
Fujita, M1
Nakano, Y1
Yagita, M1
Manninen, I1
Ağaoğlu, N1
Aste, G1
Boari, A1
Guglielmini, C1
Di Giorgio, A1
Sofo, L1
Ridolfini, MP1
Alfieri, S1
Doglietto, GB1
Vetter, Ch1
Bonél, H1
Robert-Tissot, L1
Bielecki, WJ1
Galal, O1
Osse, G1
Weigel, W1
Gahr, M1
Ellis, BW1
Gillon, J1
Logan, RF1
Sircus, W1
Heading, RC1
Quiroz, ES1
Flannery, MT1
Martinez, EJ1
Warner, EA1
Guerra, A1
Bogen, M1
Müller, W1
Pedrinis, E1
Blain, H1
Magnin, F1
Decottignies-Laroche, F1
Laurain, MC1
Jeandel, C1
Dubinsky, MC1
Deslandres, C1
Patriquin, H1
Seidman, EG1
Drenick, EJ1
Ament, ME1
Finegold, SM1
Passaro, E1
Tak, PP1
Van Duinen, CM1
Bun, P1
Eulderink, F1
Kreuning, J1
Gooszen, HG1
Lamers, CB1
Jauhonen, P1
Lehtola, J1
Karttunen, T1

Other Studies

18 other studies available for metronidazole and Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis

ArticleYear
A Case of Recurrent Pneumoperitoneum and Pneumatosis Intestinalis After Bilateral Lung Transplant.
    Experimental and clinical transplantation : official journal of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation, 2019, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Conservative Treatment; Humans; Lung Transplantation; Male; Metronidazole; Mi

2019
Pneumatosis intestinalis an increasingly common radiological finding, benign or life-threatening? A case series.
    BMJ case reports, 2015, Feb-18, Volume: 2015

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Aged, 80 and over; Diagnosis, Differential; Diarrhea; Female; Fluid Therapy; Humans;

2015
Successful treatment of prokinetic-resistant intestinal pseudo-obstruction and pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis in systemic sclerosis with metronidazole.
    Rheumatology international, 2017, Volume: 37, Issue:7

    Topics: Female; Gastrointestinal Agents; Humans; Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction; Metronidazole; Middle Aged;

2017
[The mystery of missing flatulence].
    Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja, 2001, Volume: 117, Issue:20

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Adenomatous Polyposis Coli; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Colon; Colonic Neoplasms;

2001
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis associated with perforated chronic duodenal ulcer and Meckel's diverticulum.
    Acta chirurgica Belgica, 2005, Volume: 105, Issue:4

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Ceftriaxone; Chronic Disease; Duodenal Ulcer; Humans;

2005
What is your diagnosis? Pneumatosis coli.
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2005, Nov-01, Volume: 227, Issue:9

    Topics: Animal Feed; Animals; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Female; Metronidazole; Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis;

2005
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis.
    Lancet (London, England), 2007, Mar-03, Volume: 369, Issue:9563

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Barium Sulfate; Colonoscopy; Enema; Female; Huma

2007
[Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis: a rare illness in adults].
    Praxis, 2007, Nov-14, Volume: 96, Issue:46

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Combined Modality Therapy; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Food, Formulated; Humans

2007
Pneumatosis intestinalis in children with leukaemia; report of three cases.
    European journal of pediatrics, 1981, Volume: 137, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Leukemia, Lymphoid; Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute; Metronid

1981
Symptomatic treatment of primary pneumatosis coli with metronidazole.
    British medical journal, 1980, Mar-15, Volume: 280, Issue:6216

    Topics: Aged; Bacterial Infections; Female; Humans; Metronidazole; Middle Aged; Pneumatosis Cystoides Intest

1980
Symptomatic treatment of primary pneumatosis coli with metronidazole.
    British medical journal, 1980, Apr-19, Volume: 280, Issue:6221

    Topics: Humans; Metronidazole; Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis

1980
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis in progressive systemic sclerosis: a case report and literature review.
    The American journal of the medical sciences, 1995, Volume: 310, Issue:6

    Topics: Combined Modality Therapy; Food, Formulated; Humans; Male; Metronidazole; Middle Aged; Pneumatosis C

1995
[Pneumatosis intestinalis: a rare and difficult problem].
    Helvetica chirurgica acta, 1994, Volume: 60, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Combined Modality Therapy; Fatal Outcome; Female; Humans; Metronidazole; Oxygen Inhalation The

1994
[An unusual distended abdomen].
    La Revue de medecine interne, 1998, Volume: 19, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Infective Agents; Colonic Diseases; Colonoscopy; Diagnosis, Differenti

1998
Pneumatosis intestinalis and colocolic intussusception complicating Crohn's disease.
    Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 2000, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Diarrhea; Fluid Therapy; Humans; Immunosuppre

2000
Bypass enteropathy: an inflammatory process in the excluded segment with systemic complications.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition, 1977, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Albumins; Arthritis; Body Weight; Dermatitis; Diarrhea; Female; Humans; Ileum; Inflammation;

1977
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis in intestinal pseudoobstruction. Resolution after therapy with metronidazole.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 1992, Volume: 37, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Humans; Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction; Male; Metronidazole; Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis

1992
Treatment of pneumatosis coli with metronidazole. Endoscopic follow-up of one case.
    Diseases of the colon and rectum, 1987, Volume: 30, Issue:10

    Topics: Colonoscopy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Metronidazole; Middle Aged; Pneumatosis Cystoides In

1987