| Literature DB >> 26815220 |
Mirjam Stuijvenberg1,2, Nardo J M van der Meer3, Rogier M P H Crolla4.
Abstract
A case of transient pneumatosis intestinalis with gastric pneumatosis and hepatoportal venous gas following blunt abdominal trauma is described. The presence of intramural gas mostly implies intestinal necrosis, which needs emergent surgical exploration. This case demonstrates that conservative management with close clinical observation and follow-up computed tomography scan can be safely applied in selected cases of pneumatosis intestinalis with gastric pneumatosis and hepatoportal venous gas.Entities:
Keywords: Blunt abdominal trauma; Hepatoportal venous gas; Pneumatosis intestinalis
Year: 2008 PMID: 26815220 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-008-8134-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg ISSN: 1863-9933 Impact factor: 3.693