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A rare case of superior mesenteric venous and portal vein thrombosis in complicated appendicitis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Superior mesenteric venous (SMV) thrombosis is a rare complication of severe appendicitis. Early recognition is due to improved imaging modalities, which ultimately lead to more prompt intervention. Despite being an uncommon phenomenon, SMV thrombosis can have complications stemming from venous hypertension, such as gastric and esophageal varices, bowel ischemia, sepsis, and death. As this is a rare phenomenon, specific treatment guidelines and algorithms are lacking in the current literature. This case report describes a 23-year-old male patient whose recovery from a laparoscopic appendectomy was complicated with both an SMV and portal vein thrombosis.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae580

Authors: John Paul Bustamante, Claire Caplan, Joanna Sajdlowska, Zamaan Hooda, Melissa Warta

Institution: St. Joseph’s University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050