Recanalization of Iatrogenic Dissection of the Superior Mesenteric Artery: A Case Report

We present a case of acute abdominal pain due to a long-segment iatrogenic superior mesenteric artery dissection, which was immediately treated successfully with balloon fenestration of the intimal flap, resulting in complete resolution of the symptoms without recurrence during the 2-year follow-up...

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Published in:Vascular and endovascular surgery 2013-05, Vol.47 (4), p.314-316
Main Authors: Saguchi, Toru, Saito, Kazuhiro, Koizumi, Kiyoshi, Katakami, Toshio, Miyaoka, Masaaki, Akata, Soichi, Tokuuye, Koichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Pain - etiology
Aged, 80 and over
Endovascular Procedures
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Male
Mesenteric Artery, Superior - diagnostic imaging
Mesenteric Artery, Superior - injuries
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Vascular System Injuries - diagnosis
Vascular System Injuries - etiology
Vascular System Injuries - therapy
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Summary:We present a case of acute abdominal pain due to a long-segment iatrogenic superior mesenteric artery dissection, which was immediately treated successfully with balloon fenestration of the intimal flap, resulting in complete resolution of the symptoms without recurrence during the 2-year follow-up period.
ISSN:1538-5744
1938-9116
DOI:10.1177/1538574413485647