[Mesenteric venous thrombosis: a new case of favorable course using conservative treatment]

Mesenteric venous thrombosis (TVM) is an uncommon entity with a mortality without surgical treatment of virtually 100%. However, recently some cases have been reported of a good evolution with conservative treatment. We present a patient with mesenteric venous thrombosis diagnosed by arteriography who, after refusing surgical intervention, underwent parenteral nutrition and anticoagulant treatment. This case constitutes another proof that mesenteric venous thrombosis is not invariably fatal without surgical treatment.