Chronic mesenteric ischemia: stenting of mesenteric arteries.
This article focuses on stent placement in mesenteric arteries in patients with the rare diagnosis of chronic mesenteric ischemia. We present a survey from the initial stage of recognition of this gastrointestinal disorder and its manifestations to treatment by stenting to avoid further ischemic episodes and bowel infarction and necrosis. The advantages of stent placement in splanchnic arteries are discussed in comparison to open surgical revascularization.
Schaefer
Philipp J
PJ
Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Strasse 9, 24105 Kiel, Germany. jp.schaefer@rad.uni-kiel.de
Schaefer
Fritz K W
FK
Mueller-Huelsbeck
Stefan
S
Jahnke
Thomas
T
D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D015607:Stents