Visceral ischemia: could it be segmental arterial mediolysis.
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چکیده
We present two cases of segmental arterial mediolysis, which can present with dissecting aneurysms or thrombosis of the visceral branches of the abdominal aorta. Segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) causes ischemic bowel disease and has characteristic CT and angiographic features.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
دوره 28 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009