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Visualization of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Mesenteric Venules After Mesenteric Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury via Intravital Microscopy
Published on: September 27, 2024
Retrograde open mesenteric stenting for acute mesenteric ischemia is a viable alternative for emergent
Christopher L Stout1, Cory A Messerschmidt, Andrew E Leake
1Division of Vascular Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.
Objectives:
Significant comorbidities and an exhausted physiologic reserve lead to high mortality rates during operations for acute mesenteric ischemia. We present our experience with retrograde open mesenteric stenting.
Methods/Results:
A total of 3 female patients (mean age = 74.1 years) with acute mesenteric ischemia underwent exploratory laparotomy. Operative technique included isolating the superior mesenteric artery for cannulation and retrograde endovascular angioplasty and stenting. One required small bowel resection. All 3 patients survived. Mean follow-up was 8.4 months (range: 1.2-16.6). All remain with a 100% primary patency rate.
Conclusion:
Retrograde open mesenteric stenting for acute mesenteric ischemia is a viable alternative to bypass.
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