This report presents a superior mesenteric artery (SMA) embolism managed by percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT).A 61 year old woman diagnosed with SMA embolism was admitted. Emboli were found in the middle and distal segments of the SMA on abdominal computed tomography angiography. Under local anaesthesia, a 6 F Rotarex system was used to remove the emboli via left brachial artery access. Emboli were successfully removed and patency was restored to the SMA and its branches.Post-operatively, the patient's symptoms were significantly relieved. No post-operative complications were observed and no discomfort was documented during follow-up.Endovascular treatment of SMA embolism using PMT is a feasible and alternative option.
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第一作者单位：[1]Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong'an Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100050, China.
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Zhang Z,Chen X,Zhu R.Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy Treatment of Acute Superior Mesenteric Artery Embolism.[J].EJVES Short Reports.2017,34:17-20.doi:10.1016/j.ejvssr.2016.12.002.
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Zhang Z,Chen X&Zhu R.(2017).Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy Treatment of Acute Superior Mesenteric Artery Embolism..EJVES Short Reports,34,
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Zhang Z,et al."Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy Treatment of Acute Superior Mesenteric Artery Embolism.".EJVES Short Reports 34.(2017):17-20
