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Mesenteric ischemia.

W D Foley1

  • 1Section of Digital Imaging, Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226, USA.

Ultrasound Quarterly
|September 16, 2003
PubMed
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Mesenteric ischemia, a growing concern in aging populations, presents acutely with pain and lactic acidosis or chronically mimicking malignancy. This review evaluates diagnostic imaging, including Doppler sonography, for mesenteric arterial insufficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Mesenteric ischemia is increasingly prevalent due to population aging.
  • Acute mesenteric ischemia often presents with abdominal pain, lactic acidosis, and organ dysfunction.
  • Chronic mesenteric ischemia can mimic malignancy due to arterial stenosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of diagnostic imaging in suspected acute mesenteric ischemia.
  • To evaluate imaging modalities for mesenteric arterial insufficiency.
  • To emphasize diagnostic criteria and clinical application.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on diagnostic imaging for mesenteric ischemia.
  • Emphasis on Doppler sonography.
  • Evaluation of other imaging tests.

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Main Results:

  • Diagnostic imaging plays a crucial role in identifying mesenteric ischemia.
  • Doppler sonography offers valuable insights into mesenteric arterial flow.
  • Specific imaging criteria aid in diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia relies on appropriate imaging selection.
  • Doppler sonography is a key tool for evaluating mesenteric arterial insufficiency.
  • Understanding diagnostic criteria improves patient outcomes.