Hepatic Portal Venous Gas (HPVG) after Ingestion of Chlorine Bleach: A Transient Phenomenon

Hepatic Portal Venous Gas (HPVG) after Ingestion of Chlorine Bleach: A Transient Phenomenon

We present a case involving a 32-year-old man who ingested chlorine bleach with self-defeating intent. The ingestion of bleach can lead to a wide range of consequences, from mild mucosal burns to severe complications, rarely resulting in death. This case highlights the association between chlorine b...

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Main Authors: Francesco M. Arico, Francesco Buemi, Pietro Pitrone, Claudio Giardina, Renato Trimarchi, Flavia Borruto, Sarah Doria, Cristina Turiaco, Simona Caloggero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
HPVG
portal pneumatosis
caustic ingestion
bleach ingestion
sodium hypochlorite
computed tomography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/24/3615

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