title: A rare case report of spontaneous resolution of hepatic portal venous gas associated with cocaine-induced intestinal ischemia.
abstract: Hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) is a rare disease entity. It is an ominous finding, usually, associated with intraabdominal ischemic necrosis. It frequently requires emergent surgical intervention. Herein, we present a case of a patient who complained of intense abdominal pain, with radiographic findings of HPVG as a result of cocaine-induced vascular insufficiency. After 5 h of nonoperative and conservative management, the HPVG spontaneously resolved. The patient clinically improved and was discharged home in a stable condition.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey, USA.
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authors: Patel
authors: Department of Hematology and Oncology, St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
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authors: Shaaban
authors: Department of Gastroenterology, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey, USA.
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authors: Shah
authors: Department of Gastroenterology, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey, USA.
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authors: Baddoura
keywords: Hepatic portal vein; gas; intestinal ischemia