title: Isolated stenosis of the inferior mesenteric artery: to treat or not to treat?
abstract: The indication for treatment of inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) is generally not clear. The IMA is frequently ignored owing to its size and the presence of alternate pathways within the mesenteric vasculature. However, IMA treatment may be indicated in certain clinical scenarios. In this article, we focus on the indications for IMA treatment and technical considerations when treatment is indicated.
authors: Interventional Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
authors: Jordan C
authors: JC
authors: Tasse
authors: Interventional Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
authors: Bulent
authors: B
authors: Arslan
authors: Interventional Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Electronic address: turba@me.com.
authors: Ulku Cenk
authors: UC
authors: Turba
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008297:Male; D017537:Mesenteric Artery, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D065666:Mesenteric Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D013152:Splanchnic Circulation; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D062666:Vascular Access Devices; D014654:Vascular Patency
keywords: Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia (CMI); Endovascular Treatment; Inferior Mesenteric Artery (IMA)