There are many well-known causes of acute or sub-acute intestinal obstruction. But Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare cause and can easily be misdiagnosed. PCI refers to presence of air within the wall of small or large intestine. This benign disease having both idiopathic and secondary causes with different contributing pathogenic factors that confuses many doctors. In most of the time it is asymptomatic, but clinical signs and imaging impressions may mimic true abdominal visceral perforation or soft tissue stranding leads to mechanical obstruction. PCI is sometimes incidentally found during radiological evaluation, endoscopic procedure or laparotomy. Surgery is not recommended for PCI if there was no intestinal obstruction, because of high operative risk. So correct diagnosis is imperative as treatment of PCI is generally conservative. We are presenting a case of intestinal obstruction who underwent to laparotomy followed by the histopathological diagnosis as a case of PCI.  KYAMC Journal Vol. 13, No. 03, October 2022: 177-180

Background: Preterm labour is a major cause of maternal mortality in our country. Hypomagnesaemia during pregnancy could be an indirect cause of preterm labour. Magnesium has a role on uterine smooth muscle relaxation, which is the basis for the use of magnesium sulphate as a tocolytic agent. Objective: This study was done to see the effect of magnesium sulfate to prevent preterm labour and perinatal outcome. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out in Comilla Medical College & Hospital, from December 2011 to May 2012. Fifty pregnant women, both primi and multi with preterm labour were selected for the study. Results: Study showed labour delayed >24 hours in 86% cases. And the majority of newborn (96%) had Apgar score in 5 minute was 8-10, 4% had Apgar score 7-8. The mode of delivery was vaginal in 70% cases and by c/s in 16% cases; among subject whose labour delayed more than 24 hours. Conclusion: Intravenously administration of magnesium sulfate is safe, well tolerated and effective tocolytic agent for prolongation of pregnancy in preterm labour. It produces minimal harmful effects on mother and fetus. KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-3, October 2020, Page 145-149