The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy
Vol 17, No 3 (2016): VOLUME 17, NUMBER 3, December 2016

A Rare Complication of Acute Appendicitis: Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis

Johan, Maisie ME (Unknown)
Setijoso, Rafael Eddy (Unknown)
Koncoro, Hendra (Unknown)

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Publish Date
17 Mar 2017

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.

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The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy
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jghe

Publisher

Indonesian Association for the Study of Liver

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy is an academic journal which has been published since 2000 and owned by 3 Societies: The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology; Indonesian Association for the Study of the Liver; The Indonesian Society for Digestive ...