Mesenteric ischemia in the acute setting is a life-threatening process that can lead to bowel ischemia and subsequently severe organ dysfunction. Causes of mesenteric ischemia include (1) arterial embolism (50%), (2) acute arterial thrombosis, (3) non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia, or (4) venous thrombosis. The mainstay of management includes appropriate resuscitation, urgent operative revascularization, and examination of bowel viability. Mortality is over 50%.

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Mesenteric Ischemia

  • Keshav Kooragayala,
  • Maureen Moore

摘要

Mesenteric ischemia in the acute setting is a life-threatening process that can lead to bowel ischemia and subsequently severe organ dysfunction. Causes of mesenteric ischemia include (1) arterial embolism (50%), (2) acute arterial thrombosis, (3) non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia, or (4) venous thrombosis. The mainstay of management includes appropriate resuscitation, urgent operative revascularization, and examination of bowel viability. Mortality is over 50%.