PORTOMESENTERIC VENOUS GAS AND INTESTINAL PNEUMATOSIS – RADIOLOGICAL SIGNS OF MESENTERIC ISCHEMIA

Authors

  • Catarina Longras Serviço de Cirurgia Geral, Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães, Portugal
  • Sandrina Figueiredo Braga Serviço de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular, Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães, Portugal
  • Sara Aleixo
  • Ricardo Moreira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48729/pjctvs.69

Abstract

Computed tomography showing portal and mesenteric venous gas and intestinal pneumatosis, rare radiological signs that, together, favor the diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia (70% of cases). When present, mortality is around 40-90%. Surgical exploration is mandatory with assessment of the extent of intestinal ischemia and appropriate treatment.

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Published

30-06-2020

How to Cite

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Longras C, Figueiredo Braga S, Aleixo S, Moreira R. PORTOMESENTERIC VENOUS GAS AND INTESTINAL PNEUMATOSIS – RADIOLOGICAL SIGNS OF MESENTERIC ISCHEMIA. Rev Port Cir Cardiotorac Vasc [Internet]. 2020 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Dec. 21];27(2):147. Available from: https://pjctvs.com/index.php/journal/article/view/69

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2020): April - June

Section

Images in Surgery

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