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Fatal superior mesenteric vein thrombosis due to acute Appendicitis in an elderly patient
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  • Houssem Harbi,
  • Issam Jedidi,
  • Nozha Toumi,
  • L Chtourou,
  • Nizar Kardoun
Houssem Harbi
Habib Bourguiba Hosp

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Issam Jedidi
Habib Bourguiba Hosp
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Nozha Toumi
University of Sfax Faculty of Medecine of Sfax
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L Chtourou
Hedi Chaker Hospital
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Nizar Kardoun
University of Sfax Faculty of Medecine of Sfax
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Abstract

Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (SMVT) is a rare complication of acute appendicitis. It has no specific clinic manifestation. Anticoagulation, antibiotics and surgery are the main treatment pillars. We report herein a case of an 86-years-old women treated for acute appendicitis complicated with SMVT and massive pulmonary embolism.