title: Ischemic colitis.
abstract: This article contains a current review of ischemic colitis, including its etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options. A special emphasis is given to ischemic colitis following aortic reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Toursarkissian
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D017091:Colitis, Ischemic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed