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Superior Mesenteric Artery Thrombosis in COVID-19 Patient

Apinan Uthaipaisanwong, Kritaya Kritayakirana, Natawat Narueponjirakul, Punthita Aimsupanimitr

Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · pp. 13–16 · Published 10 Jan 2022

Abstract

COVID-19 infection increases risk of thrombosis both arterial and venous systems. Many organs of arterial thrombosis were reported. We reported a case of superior mesenteric artery thrombosis in a COVID-19 pneumonia patient who presented with abdominal pain and leukocytosis. The patient required exploratory laparotomy, bowel resection and superior mesenteric artery thromboembolectomy. In postoperative period, the patient continued anticoagulation for long term treatment. 

COVID-19 superior mesenteric artery thrombosis anticoagulation thromboembolectomy

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