ISSN:
1432-2218
Keywords:
Key words: Acute colonic diverticulitis, complications — Ultrasonography — Portal venous gas
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. The diagnosis and assessment of severity of acute colonic diverticulitis may be difficult. A case is presented, in which the delayed diagnosis of diverticulitis resulted in the development of a diverticular mesocolic abscess complicated by hepatic-portal venous gas (HPVG). The utility of ultrasound as a rapid, noninvasive tool to diagnose this distinctly rare condition is outlined. The literature on HPVG associated with acute colonic diverticulitis is reviewed, and the therapeutic options are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004649900652
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