Portal venous gas after a failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography attempt in a patient with a large hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Jan 9;9(3):1339-1343. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3766. eCollection 2021 Mar.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: ERCP; endoscopy; hepatocellular carcinoma; portal vein gas.

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  • Case Reports