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Intestinal infarction: report of 98 cases.

C Ammaturo1, A De Rosa, A Salzano

  • 1Divisione di Chirurgia d'Urgenza, Ospedale Loreto Mare, ASL NA/1 Napoli.

Chirurgia Italiana
|April 3, 2001
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Intestinal infarction is a rare but serious condition with a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis and intervention, potentially aided by CT scans and TPN, are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Intestinal infarction is a critical surgical emergency.
  • It represents a small but significant percentage of emergency surgical admissions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical characteristics, surgical management, and outcomes of patients with intestinal infarction.
  • To identify factors contributing to the high mortality rate associated with this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 98 patients with intestinal infarction admitted between 1987 and 1999.
  • Analysis of surgical procedures performed, including resections, embolectomies, and exploratory laparotomies.
  • Review of diagnostic methods and post-operative nutritional support.

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Main Results:

  • A high mortality rate of 68% was observed.
  • Delayed diagnosis due to non-specific clinical and laboratory data was identified as a major cause of mortality.
  • Abdominal CT scans were found to be accurate and sensitive for diagnosis.
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) facilitated nutritional support for patients with extensive resections.

Conclusions:

  • Intestinal infarction carries a grave prognosis.
  • Timely diagnosis, potentially enhanced by imaging like CT scans, is essential.
  • Aggressive surgical management combined with nutritional support through TPN can improve patient care.