Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis Secondary to Oral Contraceptive Use

Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (SMVT) is a rare yet frequently fatal cause of intestinal ischemia. Despite its severe consequences, SMVT often presents with nonspecific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. It can occur with or without gastrointestinal bleeding, and symptoms ma...

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Main Authors: Heather Stewart, Michael T. Flannery, Deborah A. Humphrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Vascular Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/969130
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