Radiology in intestinal ischemia. Angiographic diagnosis and management

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Interventional Radiology
• Gastroenterology

Background:

• Intestinal ischemia, both acute and chronic, presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
• Accurate anatomical and etiological assessment is vital for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the role and techniques of angiography in managing intestinal ischemic syndromes.
• To highlight the application of angiography in diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy.

Main Methods:

• Review of angiographic techniques including aortography and selective angiography.
• Discussion of direct intra-arterial pharmacologic agent infusion into splanchnic vessels.

Main Results:

• Angiography precisely identifies the cause and anatomy of intestinal ischemic syndromes.
• Angiographic findings guide the planning of corrective interventions.
• Intra-arterial pharmacologic therapy is an established treatment component.

Conclusions:

• Angiography is indispensable for the comprehensive management of intestinal ischemia.
• It provides essential diagnostic information and facilitates therapeutic strategies.
• The review underscores the integrated role of angiography in patient care for this condition.