Portal venous air: a benign occurrence

Air in the portal venous system after a colonic examination (colonoscopy or barium enema) or umbilical vein catheterization is a benign, selflimiting condition. The underlying intestinal pathology, however, is important in determining the status of the patient. Supportive treatment and antibiotic th...

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Published inJournal of the National Medical Association Vol. 80; no. 5; pp. 599, 603 - 599
Main Authors Chawla, K, Cooper, C L, Lowenstein, G, Kabnick, E, Alexander, L L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1988
Subjects
Adult
Case Reports
Embolism, Air - therapy
Humans
Male
Portal Vein
Vascular Diseases - therapy
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Summary:Air in the portal venous system after a colonic examination (colonoscopy or barium enema) or umbilical vein catheterization is a benign, selflimiting condition. The underlying intestinal pathology, however, is important in determining the status of the patient. Supportive treatment and antibiotic therapy is all that is needed for these patients.
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ISSN:0027-9684