Pneumatosis Intestinalis and Portal Venous Gas Without Bowel Ischemia in a Patient Treated with Irinotecan and Cisplatin.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- David Kung; Daniel Ruan; Rodney Chan; Melissa Ericsson; Mandeep Saund
- Source
- Digestive Diseases & Sciences. Jan2008, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p217-219. 3p.
- Subject
- *ISCHEMIA
*ANTINEOPLASTIC agents
*CISPLATIN
*ETIOLOGY of diseases
- Language
- ISSN
- 0163-2116
Abstract Pneumatosis intestinalis and gas within the portal venous system are findings predictive of bowel ischemia. The etiologies of these alarming radiographic signs are diverse and not all causes require emergent surgical intervention. The combination of pneumatosis intestinalis, portal venous gas, and acidosis typically portends bowel ischemia and inevitable necrosis. This case report is the first description of benign pneumatosis and portal venous gas secondary to irinotecan and cisplatin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]