Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis accompanied with severe appendicitis
Korean Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
; : 101-103, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis caused by acute appendicitis is a very rare entity nowadays. We report a successfully treated case of a 21-year-old man with SMV thrombosis associated with severe acute appendicitis. Intravenous heparin was administered, and it was later substituted with warfarin. Systemic antibiotic therapy was continued for 1 week, and it was substituted with oral antibiotics, which were administered for 3 weeks. On the 45th postoperative day, follow-up computed tomography scan demonstrated dissolution of SMV thrombosis. Anticoagulation therapy was maintained for 3 months. He was discharged without any complications. SMV thrombosis can be treated successfully with emergency appendectomy, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and anticoagulation therapy.
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Assunto principal:
Apendicectomia
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Apendicite
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Trombose
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Varfarina
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Heparina
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Seguimentos
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Emergências
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Veias Mesentéricas
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Antibacterianos
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Korean Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article