Intestinal ischemia in the COVID-19 era: case series from peripheral healthcare centre

Authors

  • Neha Dubey Department of Radiodiagnosis, Ananta Institute of Medical sciences, Rajsamand, Rajasthan, India
  • Dhawal Sharma Department of Surgery, Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Rajasthan, India
  • Anil Sharma Sharma Hospital, Kankroli, Rajsamand, Rajasthan, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20214877

Keywords:

Mesenteric ischemia, COVID-19, D-Dimer, Laparotomy

Abstract

Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) has caused global health crisis. Initially considered a respiratory tract pathogen, it can cause multiple organ dysfunction. It has also been described to predispose to venous and arterial thromboembolism; however, limited published data is available regarding mesenteric thrombosis COVID-19. We report 6 cases of COVID-19 positive patients with mesenteric/intestinal ischemia. These patients were examined with variables including demographics, laboratory blood tests including coagulation panels, medical and surgical history, comorbidities, and postoperative follow-up period.

Author Biography

Neha Dubey, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Ananta Institute of Medical sciences, Rajsamand, Rajasthan, India

Assistant professor
Pacific medical college hospital ,udaipur

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2021-12-23

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