Open AccessSuccessful recanalization of acute superior mesenteric artery thrombotic occlusion with primary aspiration thrombectomy
Author(s) -
Hye Jin Yang,
Young Kwon Cho,
Yun Ju Jo,
Yoon Young Jung,
Seung Ah Choi,
Sukhoon Lee
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v16.i32.4112
Subject(s) - medicine , sma* , superior mesenteric artery , revascularization , thrombosis , surgery , occlusion , laparotomy , infarction , radiology , myocardial infarction , mathematics , combinatorics
Prompt revascularization of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) thrombotic occlusion can prevent intestinal infarction and decrease necrosis of the bowel segment. Herein, we describe two cases who underwent successful endovascular recanalization for acute SMA thrombosis using a primary aspiration thrombectomy because of possible consequent laparotomy for survey of bowel viability. The two patients had dramatic pain relief immediately after the procedure and remained symptom-free during the follow-up period.