Hepatic portal venous gas in a COPD patient
Journal
Journal of Medical Ultrasound
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
2
Pages
106-109
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Wong M.-F.
Abstract
Although hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) is usually associated with a grave prognosis, favorable outcomes have been reported in some conditions. A rare case demonstrates the transient occurrence of HPVG in a patient with aerophagia when chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occurred, and disappearance after symptoms resolved. The patient's recovery was uneventful and he did not suffer from any abdominal catastrophe. These findings may support the mechanical theory for the occurrence of benign HPVG. ? 2013.
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Other Subjects
bronchodilating agent; steroid; abdominal disease; abdominal distension; abdominal radiography; aerophagia; aged; article; case report; chronic obstructive lung disease; computer assisted tomography; convalescence; disease exacerbation; dyspnea; hepatic portal venous gas; human; male; medical history; physical examination; thorax radiography; wheezing
Type
journal article