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Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
Published on: July 21, 2023
[Mesenteric traction syndrome]
Paul Suno Krohn1, Rikard Ambrus, Morten Zaar
1Kirurgisk gastroenterologisk klinik C-Tx, Rigshospitalet 2122, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100 København Ø. paulskrohn@dadlnet.dk.
Abstract:
Mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS) manifests in 58-87% of patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery and is characterised by a triad of hypotension, tachycardia, and flushing. Prostacyclin is released from the gut mucosa following intestinal eventration and cyclooxygenase antagonists prevent the development of MTS. Also the use of remifentanil appears to increase the incidence of MTS and hypotension is aggravated by epidural analgesia. Yet, prostacyclin may be important for maintaining microcirculation within the splanchnic area and preserve its mucosal barrier.
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