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Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
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Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia

Published on: July 21, 2023

Laparoscopy associated mesenteric vascular complications.

Bryan K Richmond1, Liza Thalheimer

  • 1Department of Surgery, West Virginia University/Charleston Division, Charleston, West Virginia 25304, USA. brichmond@hsc.wvu.edu

The American Surgeon
|December 15, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic surgery can lead to serious mesenteric thrombosis due to patient factors and pneumoperitoneum. Increased awareness is crucial for recognizing and managing this rare but catastrophic complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Mesenteric thrombosis is a rare but severe complication following laparoscopic procedures.
  • First reported in 1994, these thrombotic events often have catastrophic outcomes.
  • Predisposing patient factors and physiological changes during pneumoperitoneum are implicated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the science behind mesenteric thrombosis after laparoscopy.
  • To review reported cases and their features.
  • To increase awareness of this underreported phenomenon.

Main Methods:

  • Review of basic science data from animal and human models.
  • Analysis of documented patient cases of mesenteric thrombosis post-laparoscopy.

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Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
05:07

Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia

Published on: July 21, 2023

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopy-associated mesenteric thrombosis is linked to patient-specific risk factors.
  • Physiological hemodynamic shifts during pneumoperitoneum contribute to thrombosis.
  • Outcomes are frequently catastrophic, highlighting the severity of the condition.

Conclusions:

  • Mesenteric arterial and venous thromboses are serious potential complications of laparoscopy.
  • A combination of patient factors and pneumoperitoneum-induced hemodynamic changes likely contributes.
  • Enhanced awareness and understanding are necessary to improve patient outcomes.