Pactical tip for vascular surgeons managing SMA embolism. It is highlighted that the anatomical relationship between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and vein (SMV) in the root of the mesentery is crucial, emphasizing the importance of identifying the SMA to the left of the SMV and recognizing the palpable “sausage-like” structure of an embolized artery during exploration.
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