Fig. 6From: Smooth muscle degeneration of the mesenteric and branching veins causing ischemic enteritis: a case reportPathological findings of the no stenotic part of the resected bowel. The venous wall of the mesentery showed degeneration of the smooth muscle cells and thickening; however, the lumen was patent (arrow) (HE, × 20). Mild ischemic mucosal changes were detected, such as low, flat, and wide villiBack to article page