Portal vein gas embolism from hydrogen peroxide ingestion.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 40-year-old woman who ingested a 35% hydrogen peroxide solution presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain. Acute abdominal series showed gas in the portal vein system. The patient was admitted and treated conservatively. She was released after five days in the hospital with no major sequelae.
Medical subject headings
- Embolism, Air
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Portal Vein