title: Mesenteric angina through superior mesenteric venous thrombosis.
abstract: We present the case of a 67-year-old male with mesenteric venous thrombosis resulting in mesenteric angina, where early diagnosis made a favourable outcome possible through prompt anticoagulation and bowel rest. Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a relatively rare but important cause of bowel ischaemia, as a delay in diagnosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis through computed tomography scanning and subsequent treatment resulted in resolution of the thrombus with no long term sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, Cardiology, Ward 103, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK.
authors.forename: Divya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: Faisal
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Aijaz
authors.forename: Brandon
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Krijgsman