A Rare Complication of Acute Appendicitis: Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis

A Rare Complication of Acute Appendicitis: Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis

Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis caused by acute appendicitis is quite rare nowadays. These conditions occurs secondary to infection in the region drained by the portal venous system. In this case, we report a successfully treated case of SMV thrombosis and liver abscess associated with app...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Indonesian journal of gastroenterology, hepatology, and digestive endoscopy (Jakarta) hepatology, and digestive endoscopy (Jakarta), 2016-12, Vol.17 (3), p.204-207
Hauptverfasser: Koncoro, Hendra, Setijoso, Rafael Eddy, Johan, Maisie ME
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Sprache:eng
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Appendicitis
pyogenic liver abscess
superior mesenteric vein thrombosis
Thrombosis
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Zusammenfassung:Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis caused by acute appendicitis is quite rare nowadays. These conditions occurs secondary to infection in the region drained by the portal venous system. In this case, we report a successfully treated case of SMV thrombosis and liver abscess associated with appendicitis with antibiotics and anticoagulant.Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are basic to a favorable clinical course.
ISSN:1411-4801
2302-8181
DOI:10.24871/1732016204-207