Magnetoenterography for the Detection of Partial Mesenteric Ischemia

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Suseela Somarajan1, Nicole D Muszynski1, Joseph D Olson2

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee; Department of Physics & Astronomy, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee.

The Journal of Surgical Research
|February 21, 2019
PubMed
Abstract

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Noninvasive magnetoenterography (MENG) detects early intestinal slow wave changes during partial mesenteric ischemia. This technique may aid in the clinical diagnosis of this life-threatening gastrointestinal condition.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Acute mesenteric ischemia is a critical gastrointestinal condition requiring early intervention.
  • Current diagnostic methods lack noninvasive capabilities for early detection.
  • Previous research noted electrical slow-wave changes during total mesenteric artery occlusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate noninvasive biomagnetic techniques for assessing intestinal slow waves.
  • To detect functional physiological changes in response to partial mesenteric ischemia.

Main Methods:

  • Progressive superior mesenteric artery occlusion (50%, 75%, 90%, 100%) was induced in porcine subjects (n=10).
  • Transabdominal magnetoenterogram (MENG) and serosal electromyogram (EMG) were recorded simultaneously.
  • Analysis focused on slow-wave parameters and power distribution changes.

Main Results:

  • MENG showed significant changes in slow-wave frequency and power distribution at 50-100% occlusion.
  • Serosal EMG demonstrated altered power distribution at 75-100% occlusion.
  • A significant increase in tachyenteric power was observed in MENG at 100% occlusion.

Conclusions:

  • Intestinal slow-wave changes are detectable noninvasively during partial mesenteric ischemia.
  • Noninvasive MENG shows potential for early clinical diagnosis of partial mesenteric ischemia.
Keywords:
ElectromyogramMagnetoenterogramSQUID magnetometerSlow wave

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