Use of multimodal interventional radiology with an intracerebral artery stent retriever for acute superior mesenteric artery thrombosis: a case report

Acute superior mesenteric artery thrombosis is usually fatal; however, early intravascular treatment using a mechanical thrombectomy device can be an effective intervention. A 70-year-old man with atrial fibrillation presented with sudden abdominal pain; superior mesenteric artery thrombosis was confirmed using contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Thrombolysis, mechanical fragmentation, aspiration, and thrombectomy were successfully performed using the Trevo ® XP ProVue stent retriever via a brachial approach, and intestinal necrosis was avoided.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - October 13, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Satoshi Tamura, Maruhashi Takaaki, Kashimi Fumie, Kurihara Yutaro, Oi Marina, Tasuku Hanajima, Yuichi Kataoka, Asari Yasushi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research