Postpartum Acute Mesentric Ischaemia: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Vascular occlusive disease of the mesentric vessels is a relatively rare but often catastrophic problem. When acute occlusion of a major artery suppling intestine occurs, profound illness usually results and survival is fortunate.Early recognition is the key for a favourable outcome We here by report a very rare case of survival from acute mesenteric ischaemia in a young woman, occurring in postpartum period.