World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2014
Observational StudyManagement of isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection.
To evaluate our experience of the clinical management of spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection (ISMAD). ⋯ ISMAD may be managed successfully in a variety of ways based on the clinical symptoms. ISMAD should be treated by conservative management as the first-line option, however, in those with bowel necrosis or imminent arterial rupture during conservative therapy, endovascular or surgical therapy is indicated.