Abstract
Chronic mesenteric venous thrombosis without involvement of the splenic or portal veins may lead to gastrointestinal hemorrhage from mesenteric varices. Three cases are presented in this report; 1 patient died secondary to blood loss and 2 patients have experienced a benign clinical course. The presentation, methods of diagnosis, and therapeutic options for this disorder are described.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1964-1967 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Gastroenterology |
| Volume | 88 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1985 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology