Chronic intestinal ischemia caused by intravenous cocaine use: Report of two cases and review of the literature

S. I. Myers, G. P. Clagett, R. J. Valentine, M. E. Hansen, A. Anand, A. Chervu

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Abstract

Chronic mesenteric ischemia caused by thrombosis of large visceral arteries due to cocaine abuse are reported in two young women. Both cases were managed successfully with visceral revascularization.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)724-729
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of vascular surgery
Volume23
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

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