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Superior mesenteric vein aneurysm: a case report.

Tuan Truong¹, Jonathan-Hien Vu, Jerry Matteo

¹Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA. tuan.truong@jax.ufl.edu

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|December 14, 2011

Summary

A large superior mesenteric vein (SMV) aneurysm was identified and successfully treated with surgical resection and vein patch angioplasty. The patient experienced complete pain resolution and a patent repair post-treatment.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Abdominal Imaging
Gastroenterology

Background:

Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) aneurysms are rare vascular anomalies.
Diagnosis often occurs incidentally during imaging for other abdominal complaints.

Observation:

A 46-year-old female presented with abdominal pain.
Computed tomography (CT) revealed a 3.5 cm saccular SMV aneurysm.

Findings:

The SMV aneurysm was surgically resected.
Repair was achieved using femoral vein patch angioplasty.
Anticoagulation with coumadin was administered for 3 months post-procedure.

Implications:

Successful surgical management of SMV aneurysms is feasible.
Vein patch angioplasty provides a durable repair for SMV defects.
This approach can lead to complete symptom resolution and improved patient outcomes.