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Our early experience with mesenteric ischemia in COVID-19 positive patients

Ghaitha Al Mahruqi1, Edwin Stephen1, Ibrahim Abdelhedy1

  • 1Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.

Annals of Vascular Surgery
|January 28, 2021
PubMed

Insights

COVID-19 infection is linked to increased thrombosis, particularly limb and mesenteric ischemia. This report details the early management of two acute mesenteric ischemia cases in COVID-19 patients.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Emerging literature indicates a higher incidence of thrombosis in patients with COVID-19.
  • Limb ischemia has been frequently reported, with growing evidence of mesenteric ischemia cases globally.

Observation:

  • Two patients presenting with acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) were managed.
  • These cases highlight a potential severe vascular complication associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Findings:

  • Acute mesenteric ischemia is a critical manifestation observed in COVID-19 positive patients.
  • Early recognition and management are crucial for improving outcomes in these complex cases.

Implications:

  • This underscores the need for heightened vigilance regarding thromboembolic events in COVID-19 patients.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the pathophysiology and optimize treatment strategies for COVID-19-associated mesenteric ischemia.

Keywords:
AMIAcuteCOVID -19IschemiaMesentericSARS CoV-2

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