Pediatr. praxi. 2017;18(3):192-194 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2017.036

Portal venous gas embolism after accidental ingestion of concentrated hydrogen peroxide

prof. MUDr. Vladimír Mihál, CSc.1, 2, MUDr. Eva Klásková, Ph.D.2, MUDr. Eva Karásková2, MUDr. Kamila Michálková3
Ústav molekulární a translační medicíny LF UP Olomouc; 1
Dětská klinika LF UP a FN v Olomouci; 2
Radiologická klinika LF UP a FN v Olomouci; 3

Concentrated hydrogen peroxide is caustic and exposure may result in local tissue damage. We report the case of a 5-year-oldboy who ingested one mouthful of 30% hydrogen peroxide and presented with vomiting and epigastric pain. The radiograhicevaluation found portal venous gas embolism. In addition, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy performed revealed diffuse hemorrhagicgastritis. He was observed for 12 days and discharged. Follow-up endoscopy nine days later, showed erythematous gastritis.

Keywords: concentrated hydrogen peroxide, gas embolism, oxygen embolism, portal vein, hemorrhagic gastritis, childhood

Published: August 1, 2017  Show citation

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Mihál V, Klásková E, Karásková E, Michálková K. Portal venous gas embolism after accidental ingestion of concentrated hydrogen peroxide. Pediatr. praxi. 2017;18(3):192-194. doi: 10.36290/ped.2017.036.
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