Portal venous gas after a failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography attempt in a patient with a large hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report. Issue 3 (9th January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cassese, Gianluca; Maione, Francesco; Alagia, Mariantonietta; Ambrosio, Luisa; Caruso, Emanuele; Chini, Alessia; Cimmino, Claudio; Nasto, Riccardo Aurelio; Pegoraro, Francesca; Giglio, Mariano Cesare; De Palma, Giovanni Domenico
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 1339
• Page End: 1343
• Publication Date: 2021-01-09
• Subjects: endoscopy -- ERCP -- hepatocellular carcinoma -- portal vein gas; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3766
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: The cause of hepatic portal vein gas (HPVG) is variable. Good knowledge of the possible causes, combined with the clinical assessment of the patient and a good quality imaging, is required to correctly identify the underlying cause of HPVG and to best predict the prognosis. Abstract : The cause of hepatic portal vein gas (HPVG) is variable. Good knowledge of the possible causes, combined with the clinical assessment of the patient and a good quality imaging, is required to correctly identify the underlying cause of HPVG and to best predict the prognosis.