Citation

Manini A, Harris CR. J. Med. Toxicol. 2009; 5(3): 143, 149.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/BF03161226

PMID

19655288

PMCID

PMC3550390

Abstract

We report the uncommon occurrence of CT-confirmed portal venous air embolism due to ingestion of dilute H2O2. While hyperbaric treatment appeared useful for symptom resolution in this patient, its efficacy to treat portal venous gas remains unproven.

Language: en

Keywords

Abdominal Pain; Adult; Drug Overdose; Dyspnea; Embolism, Air; Female; Household Products; Humans; Hydrogen Peroxide; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Oxidants; Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; Portal Vein; Suicide, Attempted; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome