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Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia: Case report, technical considerations and innovative approaches
1Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|October 18, 2019
Summary
Acute mesenteric ischemia, a serious condition, can be treated effectively. A 90-year-old patient with atrial flutter recovered well after a successful superior mesenteric artery embolectomy for embolus.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) presents a significant clinical challenge with high mortality rates.
- Atrial flutter is a known risk factor for embolic events.
