Outcome of 17 patients with portal venous gas detected by CT.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
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. 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.
Medical subject headings
- Gases
- Portal Vein
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed