Thrombosis of a superior mesenteric vein aneurysm: transarterial thrombolysis and transhepatic aspiration thrombectomy

Publication

Thrombosis of a superior mesenteric vein aneurysm: transarterial thrombolysis and transhepatic aspiration thrombectomy

Journal Paper/Review - Jul 30, 2004

Hechelhammer Lukas, Crook D W, Widmer U, Wildermuth Simon, Pfammatter T

Citation

Hechelhammer L, Crook D, Widmer U, Wildermuth S, Pfammatter T. Thrombosis of a superior mesenteric vein aneurysm: transarterial thrombolysis and transhepatic aspiration thrombectomy. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2004; 27:551-5.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2004; 27

Publication Date

Jul 30, 2004

Issn Print

0174-1551

Pages

551-5

Brief description/objective

We report the case of a 31-year-old woman presenting with abdominal pain due to acute thrombosis of a superior and inferior mesenteric vein aneurysm, which was treated by a combination of arterial thrombolysis and transhepatic thrombus aspiration. At the last follow-up CT, 21 months following this procedure, there was no evidence of rethrombosis, and the patient continues to do well under oral anticoagulation. The literature regarding these uncommon mesenteric vein aneurysms without portal vein involvement, as well as their treatment options, is reviewed.