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Gastric perforation and pancreatitis manifesting after an inadvertent nissen fundoplication in a patient with superior mesenteric artery syndrome. [PDF]
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an uncommon but well-recognized clinical entity. It can lead to proximal small bowel obstruction and severe morbidity and mortality in lieu of late diagnosis and concomitant existing comorbidities. We report a
Estrada, JJ +5 more
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An intriguing autopsy case of gangrene intestine [PDF]
Background Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a known cause of hyperlipidemia. There is a strong correlation between coronary and mesenteric vessel atherosclerosis.
E., E.Jayashankar +4 more
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Multidisciplinary management of an intussuscepted ilio-mesenteric bypass causing an enteric fistula
Acute mesenteric ischemia is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate surgical revascularization. Enteric fistulization following bypass for mesenteric ischemia is a rare complication that carries significant morbidity and mortality.
Nicolas A. Stafforini, MD +5 more
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Objectives:Acute mesenteric ischemia and other end organ emboli are serious life-threatening complications after open-heart surgery. In this study, we evaluated the outcome of patients with mesenteric ischemia and splenic infarction after cardiac surgery.
Çağdaş Baran +8 more
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An Unusual Cause of Mesenteric Ischemia of the Small Intestine: Jejunal Neuroendocrine Tumor [PDF]
Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors are rare gastrointestinal malignancies (< 0.5% of all cancers). Complications at presentation include bleeding, abdominal pain, and bowel obstruction; small bowel ischemia and bowel necrosis are rare.
Amandri Dahanayake, Yagan Pillay
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Acute embolic mesenteric ischemia treated by complex endovascular stent-based angioplasty
Acute mesenteric ischemia is a life-threatening disease that can be managed by surgery or endovascular therapy. Endovascular therapy shows great efficacy and good clinical outcomes even in technically demanding interventions, and it can become an ...
Predescu Lucian M +5 more
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Clinical History Image Findings Discussion Find Diagnosis Differential ...
Refson, J.S., Geroulakos, G.
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Cervical and high thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) drastically impairs autonomic nervous system function. Individuals with SCI at thoracic spinal-level 5 (T5) or higher often present cardiovascular disorders that include resting systemic arterial ...
Besecker, Emily Swartz +4 more
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Perforated jejunitis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with pegaspargase
Survival rates of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia have improved since the incorporation of asparaginase in the treatment protocol, but the medication has potential serious complications, including vascular thrombosis.
Elizabeth R. Tang, MD +3 more
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Mesenteric Ischemia: Diagnosis and Management
Mesenteric ischemia is a rare etiology of abdominal pain caused by impaired blood flow to the mesenteric circulation. This condition has acute and chronic variations and is associated with high mortality and morbidity.
Sidhi Laksono , Natasha Anindhia Harsas
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