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Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Case report

Spontaneous dissection of the superior mesenteric artery and the right hepatic artery: a case report

Authors: Nicolas C Buchs, Pierre Charbonnet, Frank Schwenter, Christoph D Becker, Philippe Morel, Sylvain Terraz

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Introduction

Isolated spontaneous dissection of the superior mesenteric artery is a very rare condition. Endovascular stent placement has been proposed recently for selected cases, which has led to some good clinical results.

Case presentation

We report a case of spontaneous dissection of the superior mesenteric artery spreading to the origin of a right hepatic artery in a 48-year-old Chinese man. He benefited from the placement of an endovascular stent that yielded excellent results.

Conclusion

Endovascular stent placement is a good alternative treatment for dissection of the superior mesenteric artery. We propose an algorithm for the management of this rare condition.
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Metadata
Title
Spontaneous dissection of the superior mesenteric artery and the right hepatic artery: a case report
Authors
Nicolas C Buchs
Pierre Charbonnet
Frank Schwenter
Christoph D Becker
Philippe Morel
Sylvain Terraz
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-4-87

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