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Gastric ischemia due to critical stenosis of the celiac trunk

C Saldaña Dueñas1, A Elosua González, A Guerra Lacunza

  • 1Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra. crisaldu@hotmail.com.

Anales Del Sistema Sanitario De Navarra
|March 28, 2018
PubMed

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Gastric ischemia, a condition of reduced stomach blood flow, can be effectively treated with endovascular therapy. This minimally invasive approach offers a viable alternative to surgery for patients with critical celiac artery stenosis.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Gastric ischemia (GI) arises from insufficient blood flow to the stomach due to various causes like hypotension, vasculitis, or arterial stenosis.
  • The celiac artery, a major vessel branching from the aorta, supplies blood to the stomach, spleen, and liver.

Observation:

  • A case of gastric ischemia caused by critical celiac artery stenosis is presented.
  • The patient underwent successful endovascular therapy, specifically stent placement, for the condition.

Findings:

  • Endovascular therapy, including stent placement, is a safe and effective treatment for gastric ischemia resulting from celiac artery stenosis.
  • This approach provides a valuable alternative to traditional surgery, particularly for patients with significant comorbidities.

Implications:

  • Increased clinical awareness of gastric ischemia due to celiac stenosis is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
  • Gastroenterologists and interventional radiologists can utilize endovascular techniques to improve patient outcomes in complex vascular cases.

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