Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2024; 16(5): 1430-1435
Published online May 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i5.1430
Multi-modal imaging for the diagnosis of spontaneous visceral artery dissection: A case report
Yang Pu, Yan Luo
Yang Pu, Yan Luo, Department of Medical Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Pu Y supported the data collection and wrote the manuscript; Luo Y supervised the writing and revision of the manuscript. All authors have approved the final manuscript.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82071940.
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Corresponding author: Yan Luo, Doctor, Professor, Department of Medical Ultrasound, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. yanluo@scu.edu.cn
Received: November 26, 2023
Revised: March 26, 2024
Accepted: April 11, 2024
Published online: May 27, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Spontaneous visceral artery dissection (SVAD) is a rare condition. Imaging examinations play an important role in the diagnosis of SVAD. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography has been used to diagnose most of the previous cases, but few studies have explored the potential of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for early detection of this disease. In our case, CEUS was used for early detection of the dissection, which was confirmed using other imaging modalities, and the condition was successfully managed with conservative therapy. This case demonstrates the diagnostic value of multi-modal imaging for this uncommon disease.