Mesenteric venous thrombosis

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In most cases, mesenteric venous thrombosis is a condition that slowly gets worse. Symptoms include long-term abdominal pain, which may get worse after eating. Sudden (acute) mesenteric venous thrombosis can cause severe abdominal pain that continues to get worse. The patient may also have vomiting and diarrhea.

A CT scan is the main test used to diagnose mesenteric venous thrombosis. An ultrasound of the abdomen and mesenteric veins may also be done.

Review Date: 07/14/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.