Hepatic portal venous gas after colonoscopy in granulomatous colitis

Am J Gastroenterol. 1985 Aug;80(8):637-8.

Abstract

A 22-year-old man with Crohn's disease of the colon and ileum underwent colonoscopy. After this procedure, he developed hepatic portal venous gas and free intraperitoneal air. Ileocolectomy was necessary. The literature of hepatic portal venous gas was reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen
  • Adult
  • Colonoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Crohn Disease / diagnosis*
  • Crohn Disease / drug therapy
  • Crohn Disease / surgery
  • Embolism, Air / etiology*
  • Embolism, Air / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Portal Vein*
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Sulfasalazine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Sulfasalazine
  • Prednisone