Fatal Clinical Course of Hepatic Portal Venous Gas Associated with Thrombosed Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
10.4166/kjg.2025.095
- Author:
Yoon Suk LEE
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2026;86(2):118-121
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) may suggest an ominous pathology that requires immediate attention because it is frequently associated with life-threatening conditions such as mesenteric ischemia and bowel necrosis. Therefore, early recognition and accurate differential diagnosis are crucial for timely intervention. This paper presents a 78-year-old female who developed extensive HPVG with a fatal clinical course, ultimately resulting in death despite intensive medical management.
