Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy in the management of early acute superior mesenteric artery embolism

Abstract

Purpose

This study was performed to summarize our experience in the management of early-stage acute superior mesenteric artery embolism (ASMAE) by percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT).

Methods

The clinical data of 12 patients with early-stage ASMAE treated by PMT in our institution from November 2019 to September 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients had no obvious evidence of bowel infarction as shown by peritoneal puncture and computed tomography angiography. Thrombectomy of the superior mesenteric artery was performed using a 6F AngioJet catheter.

Results

The emboli were completely removed in 10 (83.3%) patients. Six patients were treated only by the AngioJet device. The other six patients underwent combined treatment with a 6F multipurpose drainage catheter after PMT, including one patient who underwent simultaneous stent implantation. Two patients showed no significant improvement in their symptoms after the operation; one was found to have intestinal necrosis and underwent resection by exploratory laparotomy, and the other died of septic shock 3 days after PMT (further intervention had been discontinued because of complications with multiple underlying diseases). No other PMT-related complications occurred. Only one patient was found to have a pseudoaneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery 1 week after PMT and underwent resection by exploratory laparotomy. The 11 surviving patients were smoothly discharged from the hospital after their symptoms were relieved. At a mean follow-up of 13.2 months, computed tomography angiography showed smooth patency of the superior mesenteric artery. No patients developed serious symptoms during follow-up.

Conclusions

PMT by the AngioJet device is a minimally invasive, safe, and effective technique to remove ASMAE. Early application of PMT can avoid acute intestinal necrosis. Combining the AngioJet device with a 6F multipurpose drainage catheter might be more helpful to remove residual emboli.

Keywords

Acute superior mesenteric artery embolism percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy endovascular treatment

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