title: Chronic mesenteric ischemia.
abstract: Endovascular management and treatment of chronic mesenteric ischemia has taken on an increasing role in recent years. The safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness have been validated in several studies. The procedure is best performed by an operator with a complete understanding of the pertinent imaging findings; a thorough knowledge of the risks, benefits, limitations, and technical challenges of the procedure; and understanding of the importance and necessity of long-term clinical management. This article outlines a general approach to endovascular management of chronic mesenteric ischemia and discusses indications, potential complications, and technical aspects of the procedure.
authors: Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA. Electronic address: lrw6n@virginia.edu.
authors: Luke R
authors: LR
authors: Wilkins
authors: Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA.
authors: James R
authors: JR
authors: Stone
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D002983:Clinical Competence; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / 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; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D062666:Vascular Access Devices
keywords: Mesenteric ischmeia; angioplasty; stent