Systematic review on the treatment of ischaemic colitis.
OBJECTIVE
Ischaemic colitis is uncommon. Aetiological factors include abdominal aortic surgery, drugs (especially inotropics) or rheumatoid diseases, such as Takayasu's or Buerger's diseases. However, there is often no triggering factor, and it may be part of multifactorial cardiac, respiratory, renal or metabolic failure.


METHODS
A systematic review of the current literature on the management of ischaemic colitis was carried out.


RESULTS
Ten retrospective trials (841 patients) were included. No randomized controlled or prospective trial of the management of ischaemic colitis was found.


CONCLUSIONS
There is very little evidence base for the management of this condition.
Díaz Nieto
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Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, NHS Trust & University College London, London, UK.
Varcada
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Ogunbiyi
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Winslet
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003082:Colectomy; D017091:Colitis, Ischemic / Q000628:therapy*; D004032:Diet; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents