Open AccessPortal venous gas after a failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography attempt in a patient with a large hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report
Author(s) -
Cassese Gianluca,
Maione Francesco,
Alagia Mariantonietta,
Ambrosio Luisa,
Caruso Emanuele,
Chini Alessia,
Cimmino Claudio,
Nasto Riccardo Aurelio,
Pegoraro Francesca,
Giglio Mariano Cesare,
De Palma Giovanni Domenico
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3766
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatocellular carcinoma , endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography , hepatic portal vein , portal vein , radiology , surgery , pancreatitis
The cause of hepatic portal vein gas (HPVG) is variable. Good knowledge of the possible causes, combined with the clinical assessment of the patient and a good quality imaging, is required to correctly identify the underlying cause of HPVG and to best predict the prognosis.