title: Ischemic colitis.
abstract: Most clinicians associate ischemic colitis with elderly patients who have underlying cardiovascular comorbidities. While the majority of cases probably occur in this population, the disease can present in younger patients as a result of different risk factors, making the diagnosis challenging. While a majority of patients respond to medical management, surgery is required in approximately 20% of the cases and is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia.
authors.forename: James F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: FitzGerald
authors.affiliation: Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia.
authors.forename: Luis O
authors.initials: LO
authors.lastname: Hernandez Iii
keywords: colectomy; colonoscopy; ischemic colitis; lower gastrointestinal bleed