Thrombosis of a Superior Mesenteric Vein Aneurysm: Transarterial Thrombolysis and Transhepatic Aspiration Thrombectomy

Journal Article · Wed Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2004 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-004-0020-X· OSTI ID:21088216

Hechelhammer, L; Crook, D W ^[1]; Widmer, U ^[2]; Wildermuth, S

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1. University Hospital of Zuerich, Institute of Diagnostic Radiology (Switzerland)
2. University Hospital of Zuerich, Department of Medicine (Switzerland)

We report the case of a 31-year-old woman presenting with abdominal pain due to acute thrombosis of a superior and inferior mesenteric vein aneurysm, which was treated by a combination of arterial thrombolysis and transhepatic thrombus aspiration. At the last follow-up CT, 21 months following this procedure, there was no evidence of rethrombosis, and the patient continues to do well under oral anticoagulation. The literature regarding these uncommon mesenteric vein aneurysms without portal vein involvement, as well as their treatment options, is reviewed.

• OSTI ID: 21088216
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 27, Issue 5; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-004-0020-x; Copyright (c) 2004 Springer-Verlag; Article Copyright (c) 2004 Springer-Verlag New York, LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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