Small bowel stricture complicating superior mesenteric vein thrombosis

Abstract

Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis is a relatively rare disease. Most patients may be successfully treated with anti-coagulation alone. However, bowel stricture may develop due to intestinal ischemia which may require surgical treatment. This report describes a rare case of small bowel stricture occurring one month after successful treatment of SMV thrombosis. After segmental resection of strictured bowel, the patient’s post-operative course was uneventful.

Keywords

superior mesenteric vein / thrombosis / bowel stricture

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