Mesenteric thrombosis in patient victim of blunt abdominal trauma Trombose mesentérica em vítima de trauma abdominal fechado

INTRODUCTION: Mesenteric thrombosis related to trauma is an uncommon entity and has poor prognosis when associated to low perfusion and hemorrhagic shock. Usually presents a challenging diagnosis and high mortality rates, despite appropriate treatment. OBJECTIVE: To relate a case of a car accident a...

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Main Authors: Iwan Augusto Collaço, Allan Cezar Diorio, Adonis Nasr, Fernanda Cristina da Silva, William Augusto Casteleins Cecílio, Rodolfo Cardoso de Toledo-Filho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgia Digestiva 2008-06-01
Series:ABCD: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-67202008000200013