Treatment of portal venous thrombosis with selective superior mesenteric artery infusion of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator.

Henao, E A; Bohannon, W Todd; Silva, M B · J Vasc Surg · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Portal and mesenteric venous thrombosis is an uncommon condition that is usually treated with systemic anticoagulation. Catheter-directed thrombolysis via the superior mesenteric artery may be a viable adjunct to treatment of this potentially morbid condition. We present a case of portal and mesenteric venous thrombosis treated with systemic anticoagulation and catheter-directed infusion of tissue plasminogen activator via the superior mesenteric artery.

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