J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2006 Oct;17(5):512-514.

A Case of Solitary Dissection of Superior Mesenteric Artery

• Kim JY
• Baek KJ
• Lee KR
• Lee YJ
• Ki W

Abstract

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.

Keyword

Superior mesenteric artery; Dissection; Stents

MeSH Terms

Cause of Death
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Mesenteric Artery, Superior*
Stents