A Rare Complication of Acute Appendicitis: Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis

Authors

  • Hendra Koncoro Department of Internal Medicine, Sint Carolus Hospital, Jakarta
  • Rafael Eddy Setijoso Department of Internal Medicine, Sint Carolus Hospital Jakarta
  • Maisie ME Johan Department of Radiology, Sint Carolus Hospital, Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24871/1732016204-207

Keywords:

superior mesenteric vein thrombosis, pyogenic liver abscess, appendicitis

Abstract

Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis caused by acute appendicitis is quite rare nowadays. These conditions occurs secondary to infection in the region drained by the portal venous system. In this case, we report a successfully treated case of SMV thrombosis and liver abscess associated with appendicitis with antibiotics and anticoagulant.Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are basic to a favorable clinical course.

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Published

2017-03-17

How to Cite

Koncoro, H., Setijoso, R. E., & Johan, M. M. (2017). A Rare Complication of Acute Appendicitis: Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis. The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy, 17(3), 204–207. https://doi.org/10.24871/1732016204-207

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2016): VOLUME 17, NUMBER 3, December 2016

Section

Case Reports

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