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- Title
Superior Mesenteric Artery and Vein Injuries: Operative Strategies and Outcomes.
- Authors
Melmer, Patrick D.; Clatterbuck, Brant; Parker, Virginia; Castater, Christine A.; Klingensmith, Nathan J.; Ramos, Christopher R.; Busby, Stephanie; Hurst, Stuart D.; Koganti, Deepika; Williams, Keneesha N.; Grant, April A.; Smith, Randi N.; Benarroch-Gampel, Jaime; Dente, Christopher J.; Rajani, Ravi R.; Todd, Samual R.; Sciarretta, Jason D.
- Abstract
Traumatic injuries to the mesenteric vessels are rare and often lethal. Visceral vessels, such as the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and vein (SMV), supply blood to the small and large bowel by a rich system of collaterals. Because fewer than 100 such injuries have been described in the literature, they pose challenges in both diagnosis and management and can unfortunately result in high mortality rates. Prompt diagnosis, surgical intervention, and resuscitation can lead to improved outcomes. Here, we review the literature surrounding traumatic injuries of the SMA/SMV and discuss management strategies.
- Subjects
MESENTERIC veins; EVALUATION of medical care; MESENTERIC artery; RESUSCITATION
- Publication
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, 2022, Vol 56, Issue 1, p40
- ISSN
1538-5744
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/15385744211042491