Portal venous gas (PVG) is characterized by the presence of gas within the portal venous system and its intrahepatic branches, resulting from a variety of underlying conditions. Rather than constituting a diagnosis in itself, PVG serves as a critical radiological indicator, often signaling severe abdominal pathologies–particularly in emergency settings. Associated with rapid progression and high mortality, PVG demands urgent clinical attention. This case report presents a 45-year-old male with PVG and intestinal necrosis who was successfully managed through laparotomy.
Wu et al. (Tue,) studied this question.