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PMC3015538_02
Contrast radiographic small bowel follow-through, demonstrating a focal narrowing of a loop of small bowel (string sign).
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F1
Following contrast radiography demonstrating a focal narrowing (Figure 1), he was explored on the 22nd postoperative day and found to have a section of necrotic small bowel due to mesenteric venous thrombosis (Figure 2).
Gross specimen of necrotic bowel removed. Histopathologic examination demonstrated venous infarction with full thickness necrosis.
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Following contrast radiography demonstrating a focal narrowing (Figure 1), he was explored on the 22nd postoperative day and found to have a section of necrotic small bowel due to mesenteric venous thrombosis (Figure 2).
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Computed tomography scan, demonstrating central lucency of the superior mesenteric vein with peripheral enhancement as a sign of acute mesenteric venous thrombosis.
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The CT scan demonstrated mesenteric venous thrombosis without other abnormalities (Figure 3).