title: Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis.
abstract: Superior mesenteric venous occlusion may be difficult to recognize, but is important as it carries a better prognosis than superior mesenteric arterial occlusion, and may be amenable to surgical treatment. Three successful cases treated by thrombectomy have appeared in the literature. A case of successful superior mesenteric vein thrombectomy with bowel resection is reported.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ghaly
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Frawley
mesh_terms: D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000601:surgery*; D008642:Mesenteric Veins / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000601:surgery*