Management of Asymptomatic Spontaneous Isolated Superior Mesenteric Artery Dissection and Morphology Features and Variations on Abdominal Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography: A Single-Center Experience

• Published in: Journal of Nippon Medical School Vol. 91; no. 5; pp. 465 - 471
• Main Authors: Kumita, Shin-ichiro, Ando, Takahiro, Hayashi, Hiromitsu, Yamaguchi, Hidenori, Tamai, Jin, Yamamoto, Akira, Kobayashi, Yuko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan The Medical Association of Nippon Medical School 25.10.2024
• Subjects: Aged; Aortic Dissection - diagnostic imaging; arterial dissection; Asymptomatic Diseases; Contrast Media - administration & dosage; contrast-enhanced computed tomography; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Mesenteric Artery, Superior - diagnostic imaging; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; superior mesenteric artery; Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods; Treatment Outcome; Yamaguchi classification; superior mesenteric artery; Yamaguchi classification; arterial dissection; contrast-enhanced computed tomography
• ISSN: 1345-4676; 1347-3409; 1347-3409
• DOI: 10.1272/jnms.JNMS.2024_91-511

Background: Spontaneous isolated visceral artery dissection (SIVAD) is rare. Recently, appropriate treatment strategies for symptomatic SIVAD have been proposed. We aimed to determine the management of asymptomatic spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection (ASISMAD), which is relati...