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Shuto Nakashima1, Yoshiaki Fujimoto1, Takuya Honboh1
1Department of Surgery, Saiseikai Fukuoka General Hospital, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan.
Surgical Case Reports
|March 5, 2026
Summary
Aortic mural thrombus (AMT) is a rare complication following colorectal surgery within Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. This case highlights a potential risk window for AMT development post-discharge, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Aortic mural thrombus (AMT) in non-atherosclerotic aorta is rare and potentially catastrophic.
- Distinguishing AMT from septic aortic pathology is challenging, especially with deep postoperative infections.
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols shorten hospital stays, shifting complication recognition to the post-discharge period.
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