Mesenteric phlebosclerosis: a new disease entity causing ischemic colitis.

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Authors

Akinori Iwashita · Fukuoka University

Tsuneyoshi Yao

Abstract

These peculiar lesions have not previously been fully described. The cause and pathogenesis still remain unknown. We conclude that such lesions represent a new clinicopathologic disease entity and propose the term "idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis."

Topics & Keywords

Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments Eosinophilic Esophagitis Vascular anomalies and interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 46, Issue 2, pp. 209-20

DOI: 10.1097/01.dcr.0000044720.43258.6e

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