Hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) itself is not an indication for laparotomy
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Hepatic portal venous gas
Differentiating hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) and pneumobilia on the CT scan can be accomplished by comparing the pattern of intrahepatic air spread. HPVG can be an indicator of significant intra-abdominal pathology and bowel ischaemia is the most common causative etiology for HPVG.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: HPB
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1365-182X
DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2020.04.070