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Open abdomen management for massive intestinal infarction due to acute splanchnic venous thrombosis in a patient with protein S deficiency. A case report

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Highlights • Portomesenteric venous thrombosis is rare and can lead to serious consequences.• Open abdomen is a successful strategy in case of resections for bowel ischemia.• Thrombosis at an ucommon… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Portomesenteric venous thrombosis is rare and can lead to serious consequences.• Open abdomen is a successful strategy in case of resections for bowel ischemia.• Thrombosis at an ucommon site should be investigated for prothrombotic states.• Long-term anticoagulation is recommended in lifelong trombophilic states.

Keywords: open abdomen; venous thrombosis; management massive; abdomen management; case; thrombosis

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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