title: Chronic mesenteric venous thrombosis: difficult diagnosis and therapy.
abstract: Chronic mesenteric venous thrombosis is an uncommon problem that can occur spontaneously or secondary to trauma, contiguous inflammation, or hypercoagulable states. Diagnosis is often difficult, and therapy is controversial. Surgery and/or anticoagulation may be needed. The authors describe the clinical presentation and management of a patient with this unusual condition.
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Font
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Hermann
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Longworth
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008642:Mesenteric Veins; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography