Intestinal obstruction and portal vein gas embolism

The presence of hepatic portal vein gas is the consequence of invasion by anaerobic bacteria originating from an intestinal tract lesion. Although this phenomenon is rare, it may result from several common intestinal pathologies. The prognosis, despite intensive treatment, is often very poor. The au...

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Published in:	Acta chirurgica belgica Vol. 93; no. 2; p. 58
Main Authors:	Dubail, D, Bruyns, J, Hemery, J C, Jeanmart, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-03-1993
Subjects:	Embolism, Air - complications Humans Intestinal Obstruction - diagnostic imaging Intestinal Obstruction - etiology Intestinal Obstruction - surgery Male Middle Aged Multiple Organ Failure - etiology Portal Vein Postoperative Complications - etiology Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	The presence of hepatic portal vein gas is the consequence of invasion by anaerobic bacteria originating from an intestinal tract lesion. Although this phenomenon is rare, it may result from several common intestinal pathologies. The prognosis, despite intensive treatment, is often very poor. The authors report a case associated with bowel necrosis resulting from intestinal band.
ISSN:	0001-5458