[A case of mesenteric venous thrombosis. Review of the literature].

A case is presented in which a venous mesenteric thrombosis necessitated an extended small bowel resection. The postoperative follow-up with its complications is presented. Review of the literature.

A case of familial visceral myopathy with atrophy and fibrosis of the longitudinal muscle layer of the entire small bowel.

The case of a 21-yr-old man, who died in cachexia after 2 yr of intermittent abdominal pain, bouts of diarrhea, and anorexia, is reported. Laboratory tests performed shortly before death disclosed signs of malabsorption. Radiologic examination of the gastrointestinal tract showed a coarse mucosal relief in the upper jejunum and a tubular aspect in the rest of the small bowel.

Respiratory failure and cardiac disturbances in myotonic dystrophy.

Cardiopulmonary abnormalities are frequently encountered in myotonic dystrophy. We present five patients with myotonic dystrophy who entered the intensive care unit in acute respiratory failure. The possible etiologic factors of pulmonary complications are reviewed.