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  • Title: Portal vein air embolization after blunt abdominal trauma.
    Author: Vauthey JN, Matthews CC.
    Journal: Am Surg; 1988 Sep; 54(9):586-8. PubMed ID: 3415102.
    Abstract:
    Gas in the portal veins is a rare, and usually fatal, condition. This case report describes a patient with air embolization of the portal veins secondary to blunt trauma. The condition was clinically benign and resolved spontaneously. Computed tomography documented the findings.
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