Thromboembolic Occlusion of Superior mesenteric artery-a case report

Acute thromboembolic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery is a condition with an unfavorable prognosis. Treatment of this condition is focused on early diagnosis, surgical or intravascular restoration of blood flow to the ischemic intestine, surgical resection of the necrotic bowel and supportive intensive care. In this report, I describe a case of a 60-year-old man who developed a small bowel infarct because of an acute embolic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery.