Mesenteric cysts and mesenteric venous thrombosis leading to intestinal necrosis in pregnancy managed with laparotomy: a case report and review of the literature

Mesenteric cysts and mesenteric venous thrombosis leading to intestinal necrosis in pregnancy managed with laparotomy: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Mesenteric cyst is a rare clinical entity especially in pregnancy; therefore, few cases have been reported in the literature. The standard method of their treatment is surgical excision either with laparotomy or laparoscopy. In addition, mesenteric vein thrombosis is a rare and l...

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Main Authors: Aris Giannos, Sofoklis Stavrou, Nikolaos Goumalatsos, George Fragkoulidis, Eleni Chra, Dimitrios Argiropoulos, Dimitrios Loutradis, Peter Drakakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Mesenteric cysts
Lymphatic cysts
Mesenteric vein thrombosis
Pregnancy
Acute abdominal pain
Intestinal ischemia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1320-5

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