Fatal superior mesenteric vein thrombosis due to acute Appendicitis in an elderly patient
Autor: | Houssem Harbi, Issam Jedidi, Nozha Toumi, L Chtourou, Nizar Kardoun |
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Rok vydání: | 2022 |
Popis: | Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (SMVT) is a rare complication of acute appendicitis. It has no specific clinic manifestation. Anticoagulation, antibiotics and surgery are the main treatment pillars. We report herein a case of an 86-years-old women treated for acute appendicitis complicated with SMVT and massive pulmonary embolism. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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