Johan, Maisie ME
The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy

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A Rare Complication of Acute Appendicitis: Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis Koncoro, Hendra; Setijoso, Rafael Eddy; Johan, Maisie ME
The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy Vol 17, No 3 (2016): VOLUME 17, NUMBER 3, December 2016
Publisher : The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy

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Abstract

Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis caused by acute appendicitis is quite rare nowadays. These conditions occurs secondary to infection in the region drained by the portal venous system. In this case, we report a successfully treated case of SMV thrombosis and liver abscess associated with appendicitis with antibiotics and anticoagulant.Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are basic to a favorable clinical course.