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Arterial Thrombosis in Ulcerative Colitis: Case Report

Mikroulis1, Antypas, Fournogerakis

  • 1The "A" Surgical Department, Tzanion General Hospital of Pireaus, Pireaus, Greece

The International Journal of Angiology : Official Publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc
|December 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Arterial thrombosis, a rare ulcerative colitis complication, presents treatment challenges. This case highlights refractory arterial thrombosis successfully managed by large bowel resection.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Arterial thrombosis is an uncommon but serious complication of ulcerative colitis.
  • Its exact pathogenesis remains unclear, with implicated factors including elevated fibrinogen, increased platelet count, and reduced antithrombin III levels.
  • Managing these thrombotic events in ulcerative colitis patients is often complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of sudden and refractory arterial thrombosis in a patient with ulcerative colitis.
  • To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with this rare complication.
  • To highlight the role of surgical intervention in managing severe cases.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 43-year-old male with ulcerative colitis.

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  • Clinical presentation of sudden onset brachial and radial artery thrombosis.
  • Description of treatment attempts to restore blood flow.
  • Documentation of the final surgical intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient experienced sudden, refractory thrombosis of the brachial and radial arteries.
    • Initial medical management failed to restore adequate blood flow.
    • Surgical resection of the large bowel was ultimately effective in resolving the thrombotic complication.

    Conclusions:

    • Ulcerative colitis can be associated with rare but severe arterial thrombotic events.
    • Refractory arterial thrombosis in this context may necessitate aggressive management, including surgical intervention.
    • Large bowel resection can be a definitive treatment for arterial thrombosis linked to ulcerative colitis.