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ArticleCVIR endovascular2025

Endovascular management of acute superior mesenteric vein thrombosis: a retrospective study on thrombolysis outcomes.

Nan Wei, René Michael Mathy, De-Hua Chang, Martin Loos, Uta Merle, Annika Gauss, Monica Boxberger, Philipp Mayer, Miriam Klauss, Hans-Ulrich Kauczor and 2 more

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Nan WeiTranslational Lung Research Center (TLRC), German Lung Research Center (DZL), University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
René Michael MathyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
De-Hua ChangDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
Martin LoosDepartment of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Fel 420, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
Uta MerleDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Annika GaussDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Monica BoxbergerDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 410, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Philipp MayerTranslational Lung Research Center (TLRC), German Lung Research Center (DZL), University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
Miriam KlaussTranslational Lung Research Center (TLRC), German Lung Research Center (DZL), University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
Hans-Ulrich KauczorTranslational Lung Research Center (TLRC), German Lung Research Center (DZL), University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany.
Osman ÖcalDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 420, Heidelberg, 69120, Germany. oocal07@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5234-1921
Mark O WielpützDepartment of Radiology and Neuroradiology, Greifswald University Hospital, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse 1, Greifswald, 17475, Germany.

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Abstract

backgroundAcute superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (ASMVT) is a rare but life-threatening condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. While anticoagulation remains the standard treatment, endovascular therapies such as thrombolysis, thrombectomy, and angioplasty are increasingly utilized in selected cases. However, evidence on their outcomes remains limited. This study retrospectively reports the clinical outcomes of ASMVT patients treated with endovascular combination therapies.

methodsBetween August 2019 and May 2024, 12 patients (males = 9; mean age, 52.33 ± 12.51 years) were diagnosed with ASMVT. The study collected comprehensive data on demographic details, presenting symptoms, etiology, treatment modalities, response to treatment, and follow-up outcomes. Computed Tomography (CT) was available from diagnosis, and an average of 6.3 CT scans with a median follow-up of 3 months (IQR: 2-20 months).

resultsThe average time from symptom onset to angiographic treatment initiation was 8.0 ± 4.71 days, preceded by anticoagulation with heparin from the time of diagnosis. Patients were treated with combination therapy involving endovascular thrombolysis, rheolytic thrombectomy, and balloon angioplasty via transjugular (n = 9, 75%) or percutaneous (n = 3, 25%) approaches. Thrombolysis was performed with an average recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) infusion duration of 2.75 ± 1.14 days and a total dose of 61.25 ± 18.48 mg rt-PA. Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) flow was initially restored almost completely in 58.3% and partially in 41.7% of patients. Complications observed were hepatic artery bleeding (n = 2, 16.7%), hepatic arteriovenous fistula (n = 1, 8.3%), hepatic parenchymal bleeding (n = 1, 8.3%), melena (n = 1, 8.3%), and nostril bleeding (n = 1, 8.3%). Two patients experienced worsening symptoms of post-intervention, leading to bowel resection revealing intestinal necrosis. SMV patency was almost complete in 25%, and partially in 25% of patients at follow-up.

conclusionEndovascular combination therapy with long-term thrombolysis and thrombectomy in patients with ASMVT demonstrated promising technical outcomes. In view of complications, individual indication for intervention needs to be confirmed in a multidisciplinary team.

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Acute Mesenteric IschemiaAcute Superior Mesenteric Vein ThrombosisEndovascular TreatmentThrombolysis

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