[Successful embolectomy of the main branches of the celiac trunk and the superior mesenteric artery].

This is a case report of a female patient, 81 years old, with embolic occlusions of the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery. The surgical therapy was embolectomy of both vessels through a transversal arteriotomy. The peripheral mesenteric vascular bed was flushed with a special conservation solution in continuity. It is given a plentiful discussion about the details of this successful treated course of disease.