Open AccessMesenteric angina through superior mesenteric venous thrombosis
Author(s) -
D Mohan,
Faisal Aijaz,
B Krijgsman
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.08.2009.2198
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombus , venous thrombosis , thrombosis , mesenteric ischemia , radiology , angina , mesenteric vein , cardiology , surgery , ischemia , myocardial infarction , portal vein
We present the case of a 67-year-old male with mesenteric venous thrombosis resulting in mesenteric angina, where early diagnosis made a favourable outcome possible through prompt anticoagulation and bowel rest. Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a relatively rare but important cause of bowel ischaemia, as a delay in diagnosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis through computed tomography scanning and subsequent treatment resulted in resolution of the thrombus with no long term sequelae.