TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - A rare case of portal vein gas: accidental hydrogen peroxide ingestion
JO  - BMJ case reports
A1  - Zengin, Suat
A1  - Al, Behcet
A1  - Genç, Sinan
A1  - Yarbil, Pınar
A1  - Yilmaz, Demet Ari
A1  - Gulsen, Murat Taner
SP  - 5602
EP  - 5602
VL  - 2012
IS  - 1
N2  - Hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) is a colourless and odourless liquid with oxidant characteristics used for various purposes. Whereas in lower concentrations (3%), H(2)O(2) is used as a disinfectant in home cleaning products and wound care, in higher concentrations (35%) it is used in textile and paper industry as a bleaching agent and is diluted for use in lightening hair dyes. Like other caustic substances, direct injuries may develop if H(2)O(2) is swallowed and systemic air embolisms may occur due to the resultant gaseous oxygen. This study discusses a patient who was detected with the presence of gas in the portal venous system due to H(2)O(2) intoxication and was treated conservatively.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1757-790X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr.01.2012.5602
ID  - ref1
ER  -