Smooth muscle degeneration of the mesenteric and branching veins causing ischemic enteritis: a case report

Abstract Background Ischemic bowel injuries are generally caused by arteriosclerosis, thromboembolism, or vasculitis. Ischemic enteritis is less common than ischemic colitis because of the rich collateral arteries of the small intestine. In the present case, smooth muscle degeneration of the mesente...

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Main Authors: Taiki Sunakawa, Nobuo Ito, Ryo Moriyasu, Nobuya Seki, Daisuke Takeuchi, Kotaro Sasahara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2022-01-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01353-x
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