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Mesenteric ischemia in acute aortic dissection

Kazumasa Orihashi1

  • 1Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Second Department of Surgery, Kochi Medical School, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku, Kochi, 783-8505, Japan. orihashik@kochi-u.ac.jp.

Surgery Today
|May 31, 2015
PubMed

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Diagnosing mesenteric ischemia during acute aortic dissection is challenging. This review covers diagnostic challenges and current treatment strategies for this rare but serious condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Mesenteric ischemia combined with acute aortic dissection (AAD) presents a rare but severe clinical challenge.
  • Rapid progression to multi-organ failure is a significant risk.
  • Lack of established treatment guidelines complicates management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review diagnostic challenges associated with mesenteric ischemia in the context of AAD.
  • To discuss current and evolving treatment strategies for this complex condition.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on diagnostic mechanisms and treatment options for mesenteric ischemia.
  • Analysis of current surgical and endovascular approaches.
  • Discussion of decision-making in combined AAD and mesenteric ischemia cases.

Main Results:

  • Early diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia is difficult, often preceding necrotic changes.
  • The optimal sequence of aortic repair versus mesenteric revascularization remains a critical decision point, especially in shock.
  • Advancements in endovascular techniques and hybrid operating rooms offer improved treatment possibilities.

Conclusions:

  • Improved bedside diagnostic tools for visceral perfusion are needed.
  • Current treatment strategies involve prompt revascularization and potential bowel resection.
  • Endovascular advancements are enhancing management options for mesenteric ischemia.
Keywords:
Aortic dissectionMesenteric ischemiaSurgery

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