A Case of Solitary Dissection of Superior Mesenteric Artery.
- Author:
Jin Yong KIM
1
;
Kwang Je BAEK
;
Kyeong Ryong LEE
;
Young Joo LEE
;
Woong KI
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Konkuk College of Medicine, Konkuk University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. 20050079@kuh.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Superior mesenteric artery;
Dissection;
Stents
- MeSH:
Cause of Death;
Early Diagnosis;
Humans;
Mesenteric Artery, Superior*;
Stents
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2006;17(5):512-514
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Spontaneous dissection of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) without aortic dissection is a rare condition. A compromise of the intestinal blood supply is a likely cause of death. Therefore an early diagnosis is important. We report a case of isolated dissection of the SMA which was detected by post contrast abdominal computed tomography (CT). The patient was successfully treated by a percutaneous endovascular stent placed within the main trunk of the SMA.
