Acute and chronic mesenteric ischemia.
This article briefly reviews the various etiologies, presentation, and diagnosis of different types of mesenteric ischemia. Operative management techniques and the applicability of percutaneous endovascular intervention are discussed. Finally, the authors explore emerging technologies that have the potential to further improve diagnosis and treatment of this frequently lethal disease process.
Herbert
Garth S
GS
Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Fort Lewis, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA.
Steele
Scott R
SR
D000208:Acute Disease; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008642:Mesenteric Veins / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013152:Splanchnic Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000150:complications; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy