Author(s): Longras, Catarina ; Figueiredo Braga, Sandrina ; Aleixo, Sara ; Moreira, Ricardo
Date: 2020
Origin: Portuguese Journal of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Document details
PORTOMESENTERIC VENOUS GAS AND INTESTINAL PNEUMATOSIS – RADIOLOGICAL SIGNS OF MESENTERIC ISCHEMIA
Description
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.
Document Type
Journal article
Language English
Language English
