Cristian Alexander Zuñiga Jaramillo

Dr. Cristian Alexander Zuñiga Jaramillo


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 July 2023 in Medicina
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SVSinthia Vidal-Cañas
Sinthia Vidal-Cañas
CJCristian Alexander Zuñiga Jaramillo
Cristian Alexander Zuñiga Jaramillo
ECESTEBAN ARTUNDUAGA CAÑAS
ESTEBAN ARTUNDUAGA CAÑAS
VGValentina Pérez Garay
Valentina Pérez Garay
YLYamil Liscano
Yamil Liscano
Mesenteric ischemia is a serious complication that can occur after splenectomy for hemolytic anemia, potentially leading to lifelong intestinal problems such as ischemia and/or portal hypertension. We present the case of a 33-year-old man with a history of autoimmune hemolytic anemia and splenectomy who developed mesenteric ischemia. The patient experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea, and imaging studies revealed mesenteric vein thrombosis. Surgical intervention confirmed the diagnosis. This case significantly contributes to the existing literature by providing insights into the occurrence of mesenteric ischemia in younger individuals with predisposing factors, as well as its clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and severity. Moreover, it has implications for the future diagnosis and management of long-term mesenteric ischemia in patients who have undergone splenectomy for hemolytic anemia.