scholarly journals Primary Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis Presenting with Bowel Infarction Secondary to Superior Mesenteric Artery Embolism

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Eduardo A. Rodriguez ◽  
Muhammad W. Choudhry ◽  
Paul J. Boor ◽  
Patrick T. Roughneen ◽  
Tareq Abu Sharifeh
Keyword(s):  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Bowel Infarction ◽  
Artery Embolism ◽  
Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis

scholarly journals Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy of superior mesenteric artery embolism

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrij Kuhelj ◽  
Pavel Kavcic ◽  
Peter Popovic
Keyword(s):  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Bowel Infarction ◽  
Intestinal Infarction ◽  
Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Artery Embolism

Abstract Background. The present series present three consecutive cases of successful percutaneous mechanical embolectomy in acute superior mesenteric artery ischemia. Superior mesenteric artery embolism is a rare abdominal emergency that commonly leads to bowel infarction and has a very high mortality rate. Prompt recognition and treatment are crucial for successful outcome. Endovascular therapeutic approach in patients with acute SMA embolism in median portion of its stem is proposed. Case reports. Three male patients had experienced a sudden abdominal pain and acute superior mesenteric artery embolism in median portion of its stem was revealed on computed tomography angiography. No signs of intestinal infarction were present. The decision for endovascular treatment was made in concordance with the surgeons. In one patient 6 French gauge Rotarex® device was used while in others 6 French gauge Aspirex® device were used. All patients experienced sudden relief of pain after the procedure with no signs of intestinal infarction. Minor procedural complication - rupture of a smaller branch of SMA during Aspirex® treatment was successfully managed by coiling while transient paralytic ileus presented in one patient resolved spontaneously. All three patients remained symptom-free with patent superior mesenteric artery during the follow-up period. Conclusions. Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy seems to be a rapid and effective treatment of acute superior mesenteric artery embolism in median portion of its stem in absence of bowel necrosis. Follow-up of our patients showed excellent short- and long-term results.

Synchronous celiac axis and superior mesenteric artery embolism

VASA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 495-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajkovic ◽  
Zelic ◽  
Papes ◽  
Cizmek ◽  
Arslani
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Small Intestine ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Celiac Axis ◽  
Contrast Administration ◽  
Artery Embolism

We present a case of combined celiac axis and superior mesenteric artery embolism in a 70-year-old patient that was examined in emergency department for atrial fibrillation and diffuse abdominal pain. Standard abdominal x-ray showed air in the portal vein. CT scan with contrast showed air in the lumen of the stomach and small intestine, bowel distension with wall thickening, and a free gallstone in the abdominal cavity. Massive embolism of both celiac axis and superior mesenteric artery was seen after contrast administration. On laparotomy, complete necrosis of the liver, spleen, stomach and small intestine was found. Gallbladder was gangrenous and perforated, and the gallstone had migrated into the abdominal cavity. We found free air that crackled on palpation of the veins of the gastric surface. The patient’s condition was incurable and she died of multiple organ failure a few hours after surgery. Acute visceral thromboembolism should always be excluded first if a combination of atrial fibrillation and abdominal pain exists. Determining the serum levels of d-dimers and lactate, combined with CT scan with contrast administration can, in most cases, confirm the diagnosis and lead to faster surgical intervention. It is crucial to act early on clinical suspicion and not to wait for the development of hard evidence.

scholarly journals Management of Spontaneous Isolated Mesenteric Artery Dissection: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 145749692110005
Author(s):  
S. Acosta ◽  
F. B. Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Conservative Therapy ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Celiac Artery ◽  
Artery Dissection ◽  
Covered Stents ◽  
Bowel Infarction

Background and Aims: There are increasing reports on case series on spontaneous isolated mesenteric artery dissection, that is, dissections of the superior mesenteric artery and celiac artery, mainly due to improved diagnostic capacity of high-resolution computed tomography angiography performed around the clock. A few case–control studies are now available, while randomized controlled trials are awaited. Material and Methods: The present systematic review based on 97 original studies offers a comprehensive overview on risk factors, management, conservative therapy, morphological modeling of dissection, and prognosis. Results and Conclusions: Male gender, hypertension, and smoking are risk factors for isolated mesenteric artery dissection, while the frequency of diabetes mellitus is reported to be low. Large aortomesenteric angle has also been considered to be a factor for superior mesenteric artery dissection. The overwhelming majority of patients can be conservatively treated without the need of endovascular or open operations. Conservative therapy consists of blood pressure lowering therapy, analgesics, and initial bowel rest, whereas there is no support for antithrombotic agents. Complete remodeling of the dissection after conservative therapy was found in 43% at mid-term follow-up. One absolute indication for surgery and endovascular stenting of the superior mesenteric artery is development of peritonitis due to bowel infarction, which occurs in 2.1% of superior mesenteric artery dissections and none in celiac artery dissections. The most documented end-organ infarction in celiac artery dissections is splenic infarctions, which occurs in 11.2%, and is a condition that should be treated conservatively. The frequency of ruptured pseudoaneurysm in the superior mesenteric artery and celiac artery dissection is very rare, 0.4%, and none of these patients were in shock at presentation. Endovascular therapy with covered stents should be considered in these patients.

Acute Superior Mesenteric Artery Embolism: Rapid Reperfusion with Hydrodynamic Thrombectomy and Pharmacological Thrombolysis

2003 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1015-1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masashi Tsuda ◽  
Mamoru Nakamura ◽  
Yasuo Yamada ◽  
Haruo Saito ◽  
Tadashi Ishibashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Warfarin Therapy ◽  
Severe Abdominal Pain ◽  
Uneventful Recovery ◽  
Artery Embolism ◽  
Complete Restoration ◽  
Femoral Puncture ◽  
Hydrodynamic Thrombectomy

Purpose: To report a case of acute superior mesenteric artery (SMA) embolism successfully treated with hydrodynamic thrombectomy and pharmacological thrombolysis. Case Report: A 67-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with acute severe abdominal pain. Selective angiography via a femoral puncture revealed a complete embolic occlusion distal to the first jejunal branch of the SMA. Hydrodynamic thrombectomy resolved the severe abdominal pain of the patient in approximately 10 minutes after the start of thrombectomy. Local continuous thrombolysis with urokinase resulted in near complete restoration of the mesenteric flow after 24 hours. The patient made an uneventful recovery and continues to do well on warfarin therapy 8 months after treatment; he has shown no evidence of malabsorption. Conclusions: Although insertion of the device into the SMA via a femoral puncture is a difficult approach, we propose that hydrodynamic thrombectomy followed by local thrombolysis is a useful treatment for acute superior mesenteric artery embolism.

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