%0 Journal Article
%T Ischemic Bowel Disease Due to Superior Mesenteric Artery Occlusion: A Case Report
%A Bo-Yang Ni
%A Giou-Teng Yiang
%A Ling-Chi Lee
%A Meng-Yu Wu
%A Yu-Long Chen
%A Yueh-Tseng Hou
%A Yung-Chang Chien
%J -
%D 2018
%R https://doi.org/10.3390/reports1010010
%X Abstract Acute mesenteric infarction is a rare but emergency disease with a high mortality rate. The rapidly restoration of intestinal blood flow is the early goal of vascular intervention. However, the unspecific presentation may confuse physicians and delay a timely diagnosis. The rate of intestinal failure in survivors is still high. Here, we present the case of an 85-year-old male presenting with acute onset progressive periumbilical cramping pain with elevated D-dimer. The abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed severe acute superior mesenteric artery occlusion. The surgical report showed a massively ischemic small intestine that was about 250 cm with 200 mL bloody ascites. We highlight that early diagnosis and timely intervention are important for improving outcomes. View Full-Tex
%K acute mesenteric infarction
%K atrial fibrillation
%K superior mesenteric artery
%K embolectomy
%U https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/1/1/10