Benign hepatic portal venous gas following blunt abdominal trauma.
A case of transient hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) following blunt abdominal trauma is presented. No evidence of a serious mucosal breach or direct complication was seen. Benign forms of HPVG are being increasingly reported and must be considered in order to avoid unnecessary invasive procedures.
Dill-Macky
M J
MJ
Department of Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Australia.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000368:Aged; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*
D005740:Gases