title: Successful recanalization of acute superior mesenteric artery thrombotic occlusion with primary aspiration thrombectomy.
abstract: Prompt revascularization of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) thrombotic occlusion can prevent intestinal infarction and decrease necrosis of the bowel segment. Herein, we describe two cases who underwent successful endovascular recanalization for acute SMA thrombosis using a primary aspiration thrombectomy because of possible consequent laparotomy for survey of bowel viability. The two patients had dramatic pain relief immediately after the procedure and remained symptom-free during the follow-up period.
authors: Department of Radiology, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University, 280-1 Hagye 1-Dong, Nowon-Gu, Seoul, South Korea.
authors: Hye Jin
authors: HJ
authors: Yang
authors: Young Kwon
authors: YK
authors: Cho
authors: Yun Ju
authors: YJ
authors: Jo
authors: Yoon Young
authors: YY
authors: Jung
authors: Seung A
authors: SA
authors: Choi
authors: Suk Hoon
authors: SH
authors: Lee
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017538:Mesenteric Artery, Superior / Q000601:surgery*; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000601:surgery*; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000379:methods*