[Prognostic factors in acute mesenteric ischemia. Experience of 64 cases]

A retrospective study of 64 cases of acute mesenteric ischaemia is reported. The patients have been treated, during the past 12 years, at the Department of Surgery "Flaiani", Ospedale San Camillo de Lellis-Rome. In terms of favourable prognosis, the following factors have shown to be statistically significant: enteric resection carried out, thrombosis of superior mesenteric vein, preoperative normal BUN and WBC count. The diagnostic value of CPK-BB is emphasized as well as the prognostic significance of a prompt surgical treatment.