Abstract
Visualization of portal venous air in adults is usually an ominous sign of impending death. The case reported below demonstrates portal vein gas with a benign course in a patient with a duodenal perforation following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / adverse effects*
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Duodenum*
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Embolism, Air / diagnostic imaging*
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Embolism, Air / etiology
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Female
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Humans
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Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
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Portal Vein / diagnostic imaging*
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Retropneumoperitoneum / diagnostic imaging*
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Retropneumoperitoneum / etiology