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[Our experience on intestinal infarct. 21 cases].

G Falcetto1, R Gherscfeld, P A Vigezzi

  • 1Divisione di Chirurgia Generale A, U.S.S.L. n. 47, Biella, Vercelli.

Minerva Chirurgica
|March 31, 1990
PubMed
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Early diagnosis of acute intestinal ischemia is crucial. Late diagnosis often leads to surgery with poor outcomes, necessitating advanced diagnostic tools like selective arteriography for timely intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgical Diagnostics

Context:

  • Acute intestinal ischemia presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Delayed diagnosis is common, often discovered during surgery.
  • Current management strategies face limitations.

Purpose:

  • To analyze outcomes in acute intestinal ischemia.
  • To highlight the impact of diagnostic timing on patient prognosis.
  • To advocate for improved diagnostic methods.

Summary:

  • A review of 21 cases over five years reveals most patients (70%) undergo laparotomy due to late diagnosis or surgical surprise.
  • Early diagnosis, while improving survival, can lead to short bowel syndrome with difficult metabolic complications.
  • Selective arteriography is proposed as a key tool for enabling earlier diagnosis.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the need for advanced diagnostic tools in managing acute intestinal ischemia.
  • Suggests that earlier detection can alter patient outcomes, though challenges remain.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the importance of timely diagnosis and potential interventions.

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