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Pneumatosis intestinalis is diagnostic of:

A
Ileal perforation
B
Necrotizing enterocolitis
C
Meconium ileus
D
Colonic aganglionosis
High-Yield Explanation
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.
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