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Figure 1. Abdominal computed tomography scan in a patient with mesenteric venous thrombosis. The arrow points to the superior mesenteric vein. The vein is distended with intraluminal thrombus. The venous wall is enhanced with contrast as a result of arterial filling of the venous vasa vasorum and gives a halo effect.
