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Suto K, Hikichi T, Shioya Y, Ishizaki N, Saito S, Nakamura J, Kobayakawa M, Ohira H. A healthy young patient with hepatic portal vein gas due to acute gastric dilatation: a case report. Clin J Gastroenterol 2023:10.1007/s12328-023-01797-8. [PMID: 37040045 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-023-01797-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
Abstract
Hepatic portal vein gas (HPVG) is caused by the influx of gastrointestinal gas into the intrahepatic portal vein as a result of gastrointestinal wall fragility due to ischemia or necrosis. Gastrointestinal tract necrosis is fatal in severe cases. We observed a case of food intake-induced acute gastric dilatation (AGD) in a healthy young male who developed HPVG and underwent conservative treatment. A 25-year-old male presented to our hospital with epigastric pain and nausea the day after excessive food intake. Computed tomography (CT) revealed gas along the intrahepatic portal vein and marked gastric dilatation with large food residue. AGD-induced HPVG was considered. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was not performed at this stage because of the risk of HPVG and AGD exacerbation, and the patient was followed up with intragastric decompression via a nasogastric tube. Food residue and approximately 2 L of liquid without blood were vomited 1 h after the nasogastric tube placement. His symptoms improved after the vomiting episode. An EGD was performed 2 days after undergoing CT. Endoscopic findings revealed extensive erosions and the presence of a whitish coat extending from the fornix to the lower body of the stomach, indicating AGD. HPVG disappeared on the CT scan taken during EGD. Thereafter, symptom relapse and HPVG recurrence were not observed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kazuto Suto
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jusendo General Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jusendo General Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jusendo General Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jusendo General Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, 1 Hikarigaoka, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
- Medical Research Center, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Japan
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Eating disorders affect a significant number of individuals across the life span and are found among all demographic groups (including all genders, socioeconomic statuses, and ethnicities). They can cause malnutrition, which can have significant effects on every organ system in the body. Cardiovascular complications are particularly dangerous and cause eating disorders to have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses. This article outlines the medical assessment and treatment of malnutrition due to disordered eating.
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- Rebecka Peebles
- Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania, Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South Street, Room 14360, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA.
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Boulevard 9NW55, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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