Acute Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis Induced by Smoking

Abstract

Abstract:Mesenteric venous thrombosis is the least common cause of acute mesenteric ischemia which is generally difficult to diagnose and can be fatal. Mesenteric venous thrombosis has a variety of causes. Largescale follow-up studies have suggested an association between smoking and the venous thrombosis. In this case report we present a young male who presented to emergency department with acute peritonitis after cigarette over-consumption. He had significant leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia. An emergency laparotomy was performed. Ischemic segment of the ileum with thrombotic mesenteric veins was resected and the patient was discharged uneventfully on the 7 th postoperative day.