| Literature DB >> 3873375 |
N J Soper, L F Rikkers, F J Miller.
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.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3873375 DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(85)90027-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gastroenterology ISSN: 0016-5085 Impact factor: 22.682