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Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
Published on: July 21, 2023
Mesenteric angina through superior mesenteric venous thrombosis
Divya Mohan1, Faisal Aijaz, Brandon Krijgsman
1Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, Cardiology, Ward 103, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK.
Abstract:
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.
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