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Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia

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Published on: July 21, 2023

Superior Mesenteric Artery Dissection After Lumbar Puncture.

Luz M Ramirez¹, Sebastian Casillas², Hussein Berjaoui^2,3

¹Pulmonology and Critical Care, Benemerita Universidad Autonoma De Puebla, Puebla, MEX.

|May 7, 2020

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A rare case of superior mesenteric artery dissection occurred in a 63-year-old female after a lumbar puncture. This complication highlights the importance of considering arterial variations during medical procedures.

Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Interventional Radiology
Gastroenterology

Background:

Lumbar puncture (LP) is a common diagnostic procedure.
Iatrogenic injuries can occur during invasive procedures.
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) dissection is a rare but serious vascular emergency.

Observation:

A 63-year-old female developed severe abdominal and back pain, nausea, and vomiting hours after an LP.
Abdominal CT revealed hemoperitoneum, indicating internal bleeding.
Hemoglobin levels dropped significantly, requiring a blood transfusion.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with iatrogenic dissection of the superior mesenteric artery.
The dissection was a complication of the preceding lumbar puncture procedure.

Keywords:

hemoperitoneum lumbar puncture retroperitoneal bleed spinal tap superior mesenteric artery dissection

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This case underscores a potential, albeit infrequent, risk associated with LP.

Implications:

Physicians must be aware of potential arterial variations and procedural risks during LP.
Prompt recognition and management of SMA dissection are crucial for patient outcomes.
Acute abdominal pain following invasive procedures warrants thorough investigation.