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A Rare Case Report of Spontaneous Resolution of Hepatic Portal Venous Gas Associated with Cocaine‑Induced Intestinal Ischemia

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Patel H, Shaaban H*, Shah N and Baddoura W

Hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) is a rare disease entity. It is an ominous finding, usually, associated with intraabdominal ischemic necrosis. It frequently requires emergent surgical intervention. Herein, we present a case of a patient who complained of intense abdominal pain, with radiographic findings of HPVG as a result of cocaineâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?induced vascular insufficiency. After 5 h of nonoperative and conservative management, the HPVG spontaneously resolved. The patient clinically improved and was discharged home in a stable condition.


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