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Mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) is a catastrophic form of mesenteric vascular occlusion. In the absence of peritoneal signs, anticoagulation therapy should be started immediately. For selected patients, thrombolysis through the superior mesenteric artery (SMA), jugular vein, or portal vein via a transhepatic route might be successful; however, exploratory laparotomy is mandatory when peritoneal signs develop. We report a case of acute MVT associated with protein C and S deficiency, treated successfully by limited bowel resection and simultaneous thrombolytic infusion, given via an operatively placed mesenteric vein catheter.
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Ozdogan, M., Gurer, A., Gokakin, A. et al. Thrombolysis via an Operatively Placed Mesenteric Catheter for Portal and Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis: Report of a Case. Surg Today 36, 846–848 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-006-3243-4
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