
Mesenteric venous thrombosis is an infrequent but distinct form of intestinal ischemia. We report 2 cases of acute mesenteric venous thrombosis, treated successfully by carrying out intestinal resection and postoperative anti-coagulation (Heparin, Sintrom). Both patients were diagnosed in the operating room. Improvements in computed tomography may identify patients earlier in their clinical course, heparin has both a primary therapeutic role in early disease and a postoperative adjunctive role in advanced disease. With such care, these patients can expect an acceptable prognosis.
Adult, Diagnosis, Differential, Male, Mesenteric Veins, Infarction, Intestine, Small, Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion, Humans, Thrombosis
Adult, Diagnosis, Differential, Male, Mesenteric Veins, Infarction, Intestine, Small, Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion, Humans, Thrombosis
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