Ischemic bowel disease.
The pathophysiologic events occurring in the ischemic process are described so that radiologic findings are understood rather than memorized. Depending on the underlying disease, the ischemic process can lead almost instantly to infarction or may be so indolent that years or even decades of low-grade ischemia may occur. The spectrum is discussed and illustrated.
Scholz
F J
FJ
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts.
D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017091:Colitis, Ischemic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007422:Intestines / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography