[Clinico-anatomic manifestations of intestinal involvement in shock]

The possibility of the intestinal involvement in various forms of shock is discussed on the basis of literature data. The intestine is recognized as "a target- organ" in shock together with kidneys and lungs. Microcirculatory disturbances in the intestinal wall result in the decrease of the intestinal epithelium protective function with the development of endotoxemia and aggravation of shock. The consequence of these disturbances is the development of hemorrhages, acute ulcers or large foci of mucous membrane necrosis: clinically this is manifested in intestinal hemorrhages, abdominal pains and dynamic ileus.