Acute superior mesenteric artery occlusion complicated by basilar artery occlusion.

ABSTRACT: Acute mesenteric ischemia is a rare cause of abdominal pain with a very high mortality rate. Vague presentation and often misleading clinical findings make the diagnosis elusive. Here, a unique case of complete superior mesenteric artery occlusion further complicated by basilar artery occlusion is illustrated.

SUBMITTER: Chatra PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5551959 | biostudies-other | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other