Annales de chirurgie
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Annales de chirurgie · Dec 2006
[Acute superior mesenteric vein thrombosis. A retrospective study of 9 patients].
To determine diagnostic modalities and both immediate and long-term treatment of superior mesenteric venous thrombosis. ⋯ Diagnosis of superior mesenteric vein thrombosis is frequently delayed and relies on CT-scan with intravenous contrast. Prognosis is globally favourable but depends on early application of anticoagulation therapy. In case of surgery, bowel-sparing resection is indicated and enterostomies are often needed. Genetic disorders predisposing to thrombosis are very frequent, that may indicate prolonged even definitive anticoagulation therapy.