Uncomplicated portal venous gas associated with duodenal perforation following ERCP: CT features

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1989 Jan-Feb;13(1):138-9. doi: 10.1097/00004728-198901000-00033.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / adverse effects*
  • Duodenum*
  • Embolism, Air / diagnostic imaging*
  • Embolism, Air / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Portal Vein / diagnostic imaging*
  • Retropneumoperitoneum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Retropneumoperitoneum / etiology