Investigation and management of ischemic colitis.
The colon is the most common site of gastrointestinal ischemia. The condition resolves completely with conservative treatment in most cases, but late diagnosis or severe ischemia can be associated with high rates of complications and death. Once ischemic colitis is diagnosed, serial physical examinations and colonoscopies are helpful to follow the condition. Prompt surgery is required for severe episodes, when conservative measures fail, and for patients with chronic symptoms.
Baixauli
Jorge
J
Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Kiran
Ravi P
RP
Delaney
Conor P
CP
D017091:Colitis, Ischemic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D012039:Regional Blood Flow