Acute mesenteric venous ischemia

Discussion:

Recent abdominal surgery is a risk factor for a hypercoagulable state within the body. Venous mesenteric ischemia accounts for <15% of all mesenteric ischemia and tends to present with vague symptoms. With an intact arterial supply, manifestations will be less obvious. However, this condition still warrants surgical exploration as it could progress to arterial involvement and eventual necrosis.

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