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Acute diquat poisoning induces paralytic ileus and hepatic portal venous gas: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Diquat is a non-selective, broad-spectrum herbicide. Although its toxicity is significantly lower than paraquat, it still has a high mortality rate when ingested in large quantities. This report presents the case of a 21-year-old female who developed severe paralytic ileus and the rare radiological finding of hepatic portal venous gas (HPVG) after ingesting 150 mL of diquat. Despite aggressive treatment, including gastric lavage, drainage, and blood purification, the patient ultimately succumbed to multiple organ failure. This report explores the potential causes of HPVG, including infection and elevated intestinal pressure, and highlights the possibility that montmorillonite may have exacerbated this process.

Source: Frontiers in Toxicology

DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2025.1489681

Authors: Hongji Yin, Dongxing Sun, Fengting Liu, Ruosai Xin

Language: English

Topic: Paraquat toxicity studies and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,077

OpenAlex ID: W4407112048

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