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Portal venous gas
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Air specks are noted within the left portal vein.
Case Discussion
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Gas within the portal vein signifies poor prognosis and clinical outcome. Most common causes include:
- small bowel ischemia
- ischemic colitis
- necrotizing enterocolitis
- severe sepsis