Successful recanalization of acute superior mesenteric artery thrombotic occlusion with primary aspiration thrombectomy

Figure 1 Successful treatment of focal thrombotic occlusion on mid-trunk of superior mesenteric artery with primary aspiration thrombectomy and additional stent implantation. A: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) angiography showing acute thromboembolism in the mid-trunk of SMA and the origin of jejunal and colic branches (arrows); B: Completely resolved thrombi and focal severe stenosis in the mid-portion of SMA main stem which was considered the leading cause of thromboembolism (arrow) after repetitive primary aspiration thrombectomy using a 6F aspiration catheter; C: A markedly improved stenosis and luminal blood flow of SMA without residual or migrated thrombi after implantation of a 6 mm x 18 mm balloon expandable stent (arrow).