Spontaneous isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery and aneurysm formation resulting from segmental arterial mediolysis: a case report
Abstract Background Spontaneous isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) can lead to bowel ischemia, aneurysm rupture, or even death. Studies have suggested that mechanical or hemodynamic stress on the vascular wall of the SMA may be a contributor, but its pathogenesis is unclear....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-10-01
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Series: | Diagnostic Pathology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13000-017-0664-x |