A Case of Trauma-Induced Arterial Thrombosis Mimicking Vasculitis

A Case Series on Acute Mesenteric Ischemia (AMI) Leading to Intestinal Gangrene Following Blunt Trauma to the Abdomen

The term "acute mesenteric ischemia" (AMI) refers to a set of conditions where the blood supply to various segments of the small intestine is cut off, causing ischemia and subsequent inflammatory changes that might result in bowel gangrene. Estimates place the incidence between 0.09% and 0.2% of all acute surgical hospitalizations. Early diagnosis is essential, despite the entity being a rare cause of abdominal discomfort, because if left untreated, mortality is 50%. Herein, we present a case series of three patients with bowel ischemia following blunt abdominal trauma.

Post traumatic arterial occlusive mesenteric ischemia: a rare case report

Mesenteric ischemia is an uncommon condition with very high mortality rates characterized by inadequate blood supply, inflammatory injury, and subsequent necrosis of the bowel wall. Acute arterial mesenteric ischemia is usually caused by cardiac emboli, atherosclerotic vascular disease, aortic aneurysm, or dissection. We report a case of a 60-year-old male who presented to the accident and emergency department complaining of abdominal pain following blunt abdominal trauma. An urgent contrast enhanced computed tomography scan demonstrated superior mesenteric artery thrombosis with ischemic small bowel. Surgical intervention was carried out with resection of the necrotic bowel followed by anastomosis. Acute occlusive mesenteric ischemia needs to be considered in cases of blunt trauma presenting with abdominal pain. Proper early diagnosis and management is essential as it carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality.