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Journal of The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2006;17(5): 512-514. |
| A Case of Solitary Dissection of Superior Mesenteric Artery |
| Jin Yong Kim, Kwang Je Baek, Kyeong Ryong Lee, Young Joo Lee, Woong Ki |
| Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Konkuk College of Medicine, Konkuk University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. 20050079@kuh.ac.kr |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Spontaneous dissection of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) without aortic dissection is a rare condition. A compromise of the intestinal blood supply is a likely cause of death. Therefore an early diagnosis is important. We report a case of isolated dissection of the SMA which was detected by post contrast abdominal computed tomography (CT). The patient was successfully treated by a percutaneous endovascular stent placed within the main trunk of the SMA. |
| Key words:
Superior mesenteric artery, Dissection, Stents |
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