Idiopathic inferior mesenteric venous thrombosis demonstrated by angiography

Abstract

Idiopathic thrombosis of the inferior mesenteric vein, not associated with portal vein thrombosis, is an uncommonly diagnosed lesion. We are reporting a case of inferior mesenteric vein thrombosis diagnosed preoperatively by angiography. We believe this to be the first case in the literature of this particular lesion demonstrated conclusively by angiography before surgery.

Mesenteric Venous Thrombophlebitis–Septic Thrombophlebitis of the Inferior Mesenteric Vein: An Unusual Manifestation of Diverticulitis

“…Historically, selective angiography has been used and may demonstrate a filling defect within the lumen of the mesenteric veins during the venous phase. 9 A colovenous fistula may rarely be demonstrated on contrast enema. 5 The treatment of septic thrombophlebitis includes broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgical resection of the source of sepsis.…”