Small bowel stricture complicating superior mesenteric vein thrombosis.
- Author:
Jin, YANG
;
Laigen, SHEN
;
Xueyong, ZHENG
;
Yuefeng, ZHU
;
Zhengjie, LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences)
2012;32(1):146-8
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis is a relatively rare disease. Most patients may be successfully treated with anti-coagulation alone. However, bowel stricture may develop due to intestinal ischemia which may require surgical treatment. This report describes a rare case of small bowel stricture occurring one month after successful treatment of SMV thrombosis. After segmental resection of strictured bowel, the patient's post-operative course was uneventful.
