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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2010; 16(32): 4112-4114
Published online Aug 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i32.4112
Published online Aug 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i32.4112
Successful recanalization of acute superior mesenteric artery thrombotic occlusion with primary aspiration thrombectomy
Hye Jin Yang, Young Kwon Cho, Yoon Young Jung, Seung A Choi, Suk Hoon Lee, Department of Radiology, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University, Seoul 139-711, South Korea
Yun Ju Jo, Department of Internal Medicine, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University, Seoul 139-711, South Korea
Author contributions: Yang HJ and Cho YK contributed equally to this work; Cho YK and Jo YJ designed the research; Jung YY, Choi SA and Lee SH performed the research; Yang HJ and Lee SH analyzed the data; Yang HJ and Cho YK wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Young Kwon Cho, MD, Department of Radiology, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University, 280-1, Hagye 1-Dong, Nowon-Gu, Seoul 139-711, South Korea. ykchoman@eulji.ac.kr
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Received: April 12, 2010
Revised: May 16, 2010
Accepted: May 23, 2010
Published online: August 28, 2010
Revised: May 16, 2010
Accepted: May 23, 2010
Published online: August 28, 2010
Abstract
Prompt revascularization of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) thrombotic occlusion can prevent intestinal infarction and decrease necrosis of the bowel segment. Herein, we describe two cases who underwent successful endovascular recanalization for acute SMA thrombosis using a primary aspiration thrombectomy because of possible consequent laparotomy for survey of bowel viability. The two patients had dramatic pain relief immediately after the procedure and remained symptom-free during the follow-up period.