Fig. 3. Sagittal CT abdomen/pelvis image of caecal volvulus incarcerated through epiploic foramen and compressing the IVC.

Superior mesenteric venous occlusion may be difficult to recognize, but is important as it carries a better prognosis than superior mesenteric arterial occlusion, and may be amenable to surgical treatment. Three successful cases treated by thrombectomy have appeared in the literature. A case of successful superior mesenteric vein thrombectomy with bowel resection is reported.