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Thomas J. Lescher, MD; C. Thomas Bombeck, MD

Arch Surg. 1977;112(10):1231-1232.

Abstract
• We report a case of mesenteric venous occlusion in a young woman receiving oral contraceptive medication. Review of the literature revealed this to be a rarely reported association. Discussion of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this entity is presented. A brief review of the literature is included.

(Arch Surg 112:1231-1232, 1977)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Surgery, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 2, 1977.

Reprint requests to US Army Institute of Surgical Research, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 (Dr Lescher).

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