An unusual complication of appendicitis in childhood.
Mesenteric venous thrombosis has not been reported after an appendicectomy in the pediatric literature. We report on a special and very unusual complication in a girl who presented mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) following an appendicectomy for gangrenous appendicitis. The early diagnosis of this entity is vital in order to start the anticoagulation treatment which could allow preservation of bowel viability. The therapy should be continued for a long time to decrease the risk of relapse.
Eire
P F
PF
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Complejo Hospitalario Cristal Piñor, Orense, Spain.
Vallejo
D
D
Sastre
J L
JL
Villaamil
R
R
Rodriquez
M A
MA
Garrido
M
M
D001062:Appendectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000209:etiology*; D008642:Mesenteric Veins; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*