Successful recanalization of acute superior mesenteric artery thrombotic occlusion with primary aspiration thrombectomy.
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.
Yang
Hye Jin
HJ
Department of Radiology, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University, 280-1 Hagye 1-Dong, Nowon-Gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Cho
Young Kwon
YK
Jo
Yun Ju
YJ
Jung
Yoon Young
YY
Choi
Seung A
SA
Lee
Suk Hoon
SH
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017538:Mesenteric Artery, Superior / Q000601:surgery*; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000601:surgery*; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000379:methods*