Superior mesenteric arterial embolism associated with brachial artery embolism and renal infarct: a case study
International Journal of Development Research
Superior mesenteric arterial embolism associated with brachial artery embolism and renal infarct: a case study
Received 10th November, 2017; Received in revised form 23rd December, 2017; Accepted 18th January, 2018; Published online 28th February, 2018.
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Acute mesenteric embolism may present with features of multiple other site embolism which is associated with high mortality rate. The incidence of brachial artery embolism and renal artery embolism associated with SMA embolism is rarely described. The signs and symptoms of ischemic change in bowel which present as acute abdomen may masks other circumstances alike brachial artery embolism and renal infarct. In these cases, a delayed diagnosis of other embolism can result in significant morbidity or mortality.