| Jejunal ischaemia-- rare aetiologies and a surgical dilemma. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18720940 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Superior Mesenteric Artery thrombosis can lead to acute mesenteric ischaemia with devastating consequences. The main dilemma for the surgeon is the delay in diagnosis and a definitive treatment, as these patients may present with signs of peritonism but not frank peritonitis until the ischaemia results in infarction and or perforation. We report a detailed literature search and a unique case of jejunal ischaemia in the setting of undiagnosed Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Factor V Leiden heterozygosity where a delayed diagnosis resulted in an unnecessary prolongation of patient's morbidity. |
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Authors:
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F Geranmayeh; S Usman; R Bhutiani |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta gastro-enterologica Belgica Volume: 71 ISSN: 0001-5644 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Gastroenterol. Belg. Publication Date: 2008 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-25 Completed Date: 2008-09-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0414075 Medline TA: Acta Gastroenterol Belg Country: Belgium |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 263-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of surgery, Central Middlesex Hospital, North West London Hospitals NHS trust, London NW10 7NS, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic
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immunology Anticoagulants / therapeutic use* Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*, diagnosis Decision Making Diagnosis, Differential Factor V Deficiency / complications*, diagnosis Humans Immunoglobulin G / immunology Ischemia / diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology* Jejunum / blood supply* Male Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / complications*, diagnosis, drug therapy Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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0/Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic; 0/Anticoagulants; 0/Immunoglobulin G |
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