Retrospective study analyzes treatment outcomes and etiologies of hepatic portal venous gas in elderly patients, indicating early surgery improves prognosis.
Key Points
Hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) presents with high abdominal pain incidence, impacting treatment outcomes significantly.
Among 25 patients, 84% showed leukocytosis, while the male-to-female ratio was 2.6:1, indicating notable demographic trends.
This retrospective study assessed clinical characteristics and treatment efficacy in patients with HPVG admitted to a single hospital over 14 years.
The findings highlight the importance of emergency surgery in managing HPVG, though mortality rates remain concerning and vary with treatment type.