Mesenteric angina through superior mesenteric venous thrombosis

We present the case of a 67-year-old male with mesenteric venous thrombosis resulting in mesenteric angina, where early diagnosis made a favourable outcome possible through prompt anticoagulation and bowel rest. Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a relatively rare but important cause of bowel ischaemia...

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2010, Vol.2010 (mar15 1), p.bcr0820092198-bcr0820092198
Main Authors: Mohan, Divya, Aijaz, Faisal, Krijgsman, Brandon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Blood clots
Cardiovascular disease
Europe (West)
Family medical history
Gangrene
Male
Medical imaging
Mortality
Pain
Reminder of Important Clinical Lesson
Surgery
Thrombosis
Vomiting
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Summary:We present the case of a 67-year-old male with mesenteric venous thrombosis resulting in mesenteric angina, where early diagnosis made a favourable outcome possible through prompt anticoagulation and bowel rest. Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a relatively rare but important cause of bowel ischaemia, as a delay in diagnosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis through computed tomography scanning and subsequent treatment resulted in resolution of the thrombus with no long term sequelae.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.08.2009.2198