Fatal superior mesenteric vein thrombosis due to acute Appendicitis in an elderly patient

Abstract

Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (SMVT) is a rare complication of acute appendicitis. It has no specific clinic manifestation. Anticoagulation, antibiotics and surgery are the main treatment pillars. We report herein a case of an 86-years-old women treated for acute appendicitis complicated with SMVT and massive pulmonary embolism.