Hepatic portal venous gas: Report of a case

Authors
Yamamuro, M Ponsky, JL
Citation
M. Yamamuro et Jl. Ponsky, Hepatic portal venous gas: Report of a case, SURG TODAY, 30(7), 2000, pp. 647-650
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
SURGERY TODAY-THE JAPANESE JOURNAL OF SURGERY
ISSN journal
09411291 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
647 - 650
Database
ISI
SICI code
0941-1291(2000)30:7<647:HPVGRO>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Hepatic portal venous gas is easily diagnosed radiographically by the appea rance of tubular lucencies branching horizontally from the porta hepatis an d extending to within 2 cm of the liver capsule. Associated conditions vary from benign to potentially lethal diseases which require emergency operati ons. A case of hepatic portal venous gas secondary to small bowel obstructi on is presented and a review of the literature is also provided.