Abdominal angina and mesenteric insufficiency.
Chronic bowel ischemia is not uncommon. If it is considered in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders, it can be corrected surgically. In selected cases symptomatic relief can be achieved, and thus high mortality and morbidity can be prevented.
D000368:Aged; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000098:blood supply*; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011859:Radiography