A Rare Complication After Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis

Authors : Ozan AKINCI, Sina FERAHMAN, Sefa ERGÜN, Pınar Çiğdem KOCAEL, Osman ŞİMŞEK, Ahmet KOCAEL

Pages : 79-82

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Publication Date : 2018-03-01

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Appendectomy is the most commonly applied surgical procedure. Pylephlebitis is a rarely seen complication after appendectomy and thrombophlebitis of portal venous system. Pylephlebitis generally develops based on the secondary infections of the anatomical region drained by portal venous system. Anamnesis, physical examination and computed tomography CT plays an important role in the diagnosis. It is a significant clinical occurrence due to the high mortality rate; although, due to its rarity, pylephlebitis is hard to diagnose and does not often come to mind in a patient presenting post-appendectomy with abdominal pain, for it has no specific signs or symptoms. In our present case report, we aimed to share our experience regarding the diagnosis and treatment processes of a patient developing superior mesenteric vein SMV thrombosis after laparoscopic appendectomy
Keywords : Laparoscopic appendectomy, superior mesenteric vein, pylephlebitis