Spontaneous subacute portomesenteric venous thrombosis: a case report
2008
Spontaneous Subacute Portomesenteric Venous Thrombosis: A Case Report
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Author Information
Author(s): Mushtaque Muhammed, Cahill Ronan A, Sheehan John J, Stephens Richard B
Primary Institution: Department of General Surgery, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Conclusion
The patient successfully recovered from spontaneous portomesenteric venous thrombosis after receiving aggressive conservative management.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with severe abdominal pain and vomiting.
- Imaging revealed thrombosis of the portal vein and superior mesenteric vein.
- The patient was treated with anticoagulation and made a full recovery.
Takeaway
A man had a serious blood clot in his stomach, but doctors helped him get better with medicine.
Methodology
The patient was treated with full therapeutic anticoagulation and monitored closely for complications.
Participant Demographics
42-year-old male Caucasian lawyer, ex-smoker, moderate alcohol consumption.
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