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Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis Masquerading as Small Bowel Obstruction

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) is an uncommon, but increasingly recognized, cause of intestinal ischemia. Presenting signs and symptoms are nonspecific, and diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. We present the case of a 33-year-old woman who was transferred to our hospital for the management of a jejunal bezoar resulting in small bowel obstruction. She was found to have MVT that was complicated by intestinal infarction and perforation. This case emphasizes the need to consider MVT in the differential diagnosis of small bowel obstruction, as earlier diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications and improve outcomes.

Source: ACG Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000210

Authors: Ahmad Al-Taee, Zarir Ahmed, Adam Dhedhi, Mike Giacaman

Institution: Saint Louis University

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Saint Louis University