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Hyperhomocysteinaemia, low folate concentrations and methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase C677T mutation in acute mesenteric venous thrombosis.
European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery - 1 Apr 2010
He J A, Hu X H, Fan Y Y, Yang J, Zhang Z S, Liu C W, Yang D H, Zhang J, Xin S J, Zhang Q, Duan Z Q
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Acute mesenteric venous thrombosis (AMVT) was first reported by Fagge and was recognised as a distinct clinical entity by Warreen in 1935. However, its pathogenesis is still unclear. Elevated plasma levels of homocysteine (Hcy) are associated with an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis. This case-control study examines the potential association among hyperhomocysteinaemia (hyper-Hcy), low serum...
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