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oa Acute mesenteric ischemia in COVID-19: Case report and current understanding
- Source: Qatar Medical Journal, Volume 2022, Issue 1, Jun 2022,
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- 12 September 2021
- 02 January 2022
- 28 February 2022
Abstract
Introduction: Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in December 2019, various thrombotic complications have been frequently reported in patients with infection. Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a rare but life-threatening complication in this disease, which requires early recognition and prompt treatment.
Case presentation: We report two cases of COVID-19-related AMI. Both patients underwent emergency laparotomy for small bowel ischemia. The first patient received prompt intervention and was discharged 5 days after surgery. The second patient presented late to the hospital and succumbed 72 h after surgery.
Conclusion: These two cases highlight the importance of high suspicion, early recognition, and prompt treatment in patients with abdominal symptoms related to COVID-19.