Outcome of 17 patients with portal venous gas detected by CT.
OBJECTIVE
Portal venous gas has historically been associated with a poor prognosis. The clinical outcomes of 17 patients with portal venous gas detected by CT were reviewed.


CONCLUSIONS
Portal venous gas seen on CT was associated with a 71% survival rate. Patients with a history of vascular surgery or bowel obstruction may have a higher mortality, and careful clinical evaluation is mandatory in this patient population.
Faberman
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Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence 02903, USA.
Mayo-Smith
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D015996:Survival Rate; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D005740:Gases