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  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) is a rare but lethal condition linked to acute mesenteric ischemia.
  • Its prevalence has risen due to increased diagnostic imaging for abdominal pain.
  • The natural history and optimal management of MVT remain poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the contemporary literature on mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT).
  • To explore the natural history, diagnosis, and management of MVT in the modern era.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Contemporary studies from 1997 to 2016 focusing on MVT pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • MVT is associated with high mortality, and treatment strategies have shown limited success.
  • Failure to recanalize the portomesenteric venous system increases the risk of portal hypertension sequelae.
  • Increased use of imaging has led to a sharp rise in MVT diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • MVT presents diagnostic and monitoring challenges, contributing to its difficulty in treatment.
  • Careful patient selection for endovascular, open, or hybrid approaches is crucial for better outcomes.
  • Lack of prospective data hinders the establishment of consensus treatment strategies for MVT.