Portomesenteric Venous Gas And Intestinal Pneumatosis Radiological Signs Of Mesenteric Ischemia

Rev Port Cir Cardiotorac Vasc. 2020 Apr-Jun;27(2):147.

Abstract

Computed tomography showing portal and mesenteric venous gas and intestinal pneumatosis, rare radiological signs that, together, favor the diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia (70% of cases). When present, mortality is around 40-90%. Surgical exploration is mandatory with assessment of the extent of intestinal ischemia and appropriate treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Ischemia
  • Mesenteric Ischemia* / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesenteric Veins
  • Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis*
  • Portal Vein
  • Radiography