Lescher T J, Brombeck C T
Arch Surg. 1977 Oct;112(10):1231-2. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.1977.01370100085017.
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.