Acute mesenteric infarction presenting with portomesenteric venous gas: a case report

Frontiers in Emergency Medicine 2026

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Authors: Nastaran Babajani, Moojan shabani, Faeze Salahshour, Hadi Mirfazaelian, Atousa Akhgar
DOI: 10.18502/fem.v9i4.20870
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Abstract

A 72-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with fatigue and epigastric pain. Imaging revealed pneumatosis intestinalis and portomesenteric venous gas (PMVG), ultimately diagnosed as mesenteric infarction. The case highlights PMVG as an urgent radiological sign requiring prompt recognition and surgical consultation in emergency settings.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments Omental and Epiploic Conditions Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Emergency Medicine
Publication date
28 January 2026