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1Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong'an Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100050, China.
Objective/Background:
This report presents a superior mesenteric artery (SMA) embolism managed by percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT).
Methods:
A 61 year old woman diagnosed with SMA embolism was admitted. Emboli were found in the middle and distal segments of the SMA on abdominal computed tomography angiography. Under local anaesthesia, a 6 F Rotarex system was used to remove the emboli via left brachial artery access. Emboli were successfully removed and patency was restored to the SMA and its branches.
Results:
Post-operatively, the patient's symptoms were significantly relieved. No post-operative complications were observed and no discomfort was documented during follow-up.
Conclusion:
Endovascular treatment of SMA embolism using PMT is a feasible and alternative option.
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