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[Intestinal infarction. Retrospective clinical study].

S Perri1, R Lotti, F Procacciante

  • 1Cattedra e Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi di L'Aquila.

Chirurgia Italiana
|April 3, 2001
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Acute mesenteric ischemia, a serious condition affecting the intestines, often presents challenges in diagnosis and treatment, particularly in elderly patients. Early detection is crucial for improving outcomes in this critical gastrointestinal emergency.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Context:

  • Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) involves compromised blood flow to the intestines, leading to a spectrum of bowel injury.
  • This condition disproportionately affects elderly patients, often with comorbidities, complicating prognosis and diagnosis.
  • Despite advances, AMI remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, with high mortality rates reported in literature.

Purpose:

  • To report on the clinical experience with 37 cases of acute mesenteric infarction.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties associated with AMI.
  • To emphasize the critical need for early and specific diagnosis in managing AMI.

Summary:

  • The study reviewed 37 cases of mesenteric infarction, with a median patient age of 77 years.

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  • A high mortality rate of 67.5% was observed, consistent with existing literature.
  • The authors underscore the challenges in diagnosing and treating AMI, particularly the lack of emergency selective angiography in many centers.

    • Impact:

    • Findings reinforce the severity and poor prognosis of AMI, especially in the elderly.
    • The study emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis for effective treatment of AMI.
    • Highlights the need for improved diagnostic strategies and accessibility to advanced imaging for AMI management.