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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in acute mesenteric thrombosis.

C T Miyaki1, Y S Park, N Gopalswamy

  • 1Gastroenterology Division, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dayton, OH 45428.

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|February 1, 1988
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Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis can cause upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Early surgical intervention is critical for survival in patients with this rare vascular condition.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common clinical presentation.
  • Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (SMVT) is a rare but serious condition.
  • The association between SMVT and UGIB requires further investigation.

Observation:

  • A case of UGIB secondary to SMVT is presented.
  • Clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings for SMVT are often nonspecific.
  • Endoscopy and abdominal angiography aid in diagnosis and ruling out other causes.

Findings:

  • UGIB can be an unusual manifestation of SMVT.
  • Diagnostic challenges exist due to nonspecific initial findings.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for patient outcomes.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering SMVT in unexplained UGIB.
  • Emphasizes the need for advanced imaging in specific cases.
  • Underscores the high mortality rate associated with delayed treatment of SMVT.