Mesenteric venous thrombosis

Mesenteric venous thrombosis
Definition
Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a blood clot in the major veins that drain blood from the intestine.
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Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a clot that blocks blood flow in the mesenteric veins, one of two veins through which blood leaves the intestine. The condition interrupts the blood supply to the intestine and can result in damage to the intestines.

Ischemia due to mesenteric venous thrombosis
Occasionally, a blood clot will develop in a vein draining deoxygenated blood away from your intestines. Blockage of the vein causes intestinal congestion, swelling and bleeding.

Ischemia due to mesenteric venous thrombosis
A blood clot
Deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot in the deep veins of your body, most commonly in your leg ...

Mesenteric venous thrombosis
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Mesenteric venous thrombosis without signs of peritonitis can be treated with papaverine Some Trade Names
PAVABID
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followed by anticoagulation with heparin Some Trade Names
HEPFLUSH-10
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See also: Venous Thrombosis, Thrombosis, Hypertension, Mesenteric artery ischemia, Sclerosis