Figure 2
From: Isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery treated using open emergency surgery
Representative CT scan findings. A: Dissection entry in the SMA at the typical location after passing behind the neck of the pancreas and the splenic vein. B: total occlusion of a branch of the SMA distal to the dissection entry. C: findings of the CT control 1Â day after operation are shown. No residual membrane could be observed, normal perfusion of the SMA and the obstructed branch.