Retrograde open stenting of superior mesenteric artery for acute mesenteric ischemia — the first surgery in Russia

Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) causes high mortality and disability of survivors. Endovascular interventions remain the first-line treatment option for AMI caused by acute occlusion of superior mesenteric artery (SMA). In some cases, neither endovascular intervention nor open thrombectomy can restore adequate arterial blood flow through SMA in patients with thrombosis. Hybrid revascularization of the affected bowel is the best option in such a case. In this article, we describe the first case of retrograde open mesenteric stenting (ROMS) in Russia for AMI.