title: A superior mesenteric vein thrombosis associated with in vitro fertilization.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe a case of superior mesenteric vein thrombosis associated with IVF.
  
  
  METHODS
  Case report.
  
  
  METHODS
  University teaching hospital.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 33-year-old female developed progressive abdominal pain several days after ET in her first IVF cycle. A computed tomography scan 12 days after ET showed a superior mesenteric vein thrombosis.
  
  
  METHODS
  Therapeutic anticoagulation.
  
  
  METHODS
  Resolution of the superior mesenteric vein thrombosis with therapeutic anticoagulation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Early diagnosis and treatment of a superior mesenteric vein thrombosis associated with IVF led to a favorable outcome.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Endocrine alterations consequent to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for IVF place patients at risk for thromboembolic events. Thromboembolic events may occur during an IVF cycle in the absence of overt ovarian hyperstimulation, an inherited thrombophilia, or pregnancy. Early diagnosis and treatment of superior mesenteric vein thrombosis can lead to a favorable outcome. Treatment guidelines for superior mesenteric vein thrombosis in setting of IVF are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
authors.forename: Jessie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dorais
authors.forename: Kirtly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Ahmad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hammoud
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gibson
authors.forename: Erica
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Johnstone
authors.forename: C Matthew
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Peterson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008642:Mesenteric Veins; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*