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Early Detection and Successful Management of Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia in Symptomatic COVID-19 Patient

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Newer evidence states that COVID 19 pneumonia induces a hypercoagulable state leading to vascular and microvascular thrombotic events. Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a potentially fatal vascular emergency with overall mortality of 60% to 80%. [1] However till date, only few cases of SMA thrombosis in COVID-19 positive patients are reported and most have succumbed to COVID-19 or mesenteric ischaemia. [2-4] Physicians treating COVID 19 usually treat respiratory symptoms and may completely overlook any other uncommon pathology. This case report emphasises that a patient with early detection and management of acute mesenteric ischaemia being symptomatic for COVID 19 can avoid major bowel surgery and negate any morbidity or mortality associated with the same.

Source: Indian Journal of Surgery

DOI: 10.1007/s12262-021-02839-6

Authors: Prashant Balani, Aniruddha S. Bhuiyan, Vijay N. Dalal, Govardhan S. Maheshwari

Institution: Holy Spirit Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W3135874985