Gas Embolism Caused by Portal Vein Gas: Case Report and Literature Review

Gas Embolism Caused by Portal Vein Gas: Case Report and Literature Review

Introduction: We describe a case of pulmonary gas embolism caused by portal vein gas (PVG) observed using echocardiography. Echography revealed gas flowing through the hepatic vein, inferior vena cava, right atrium, and right ventricle, as well as pulmonary hypertension. The patient was diagnosed as...

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Main Authors: Chiaki Kamikado, Shinjiro Nagano, Kouji Takumi, Terutoshi Senokuchi, Masaaki Kubo, Shinji Mitsue, Toshitaka Fukumoto, Shouji Natugoe, Takashi Aikou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2008-08-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Portal vein gas
Gas embolism
Portal hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary edema
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/146064

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