Necrosis of the ascending colon in chronic hemodialysis patients. Report of three cases.
Three cases of ischemic necrosis of the right colon in chronic dialysis-dependent patients are reported. Low flow states, mucosal lesions, and changes in blood viscosity are discussed as etiologic factors.
D000368:Aged; D002432:Cecum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*