Mesenteric Ischemia – Outcome after Surgical Therapy in 83 Patients
- 23 June 2008
- journal article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Digestive Surgery
- Vol. 25 (3), 213-219
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000140692
Abstract
Intestinal ischemia is the prime vascular emergency for the visceral surgeon. However, the diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia is difficult, the surgical options are often limited and the overall outcome is generally poor. We report on a single center series of 83 patients undergoing surgery for mesenteric ischemia during a 3-year period. Risk factors, clinical presentation, type and timing of imaging studies and their implications for surgical therapy and outcome are analyzed. Hypertension and diabetes were the most common risk factors (68/64% of all patients). Abdominal pain was the most general symptom upon presentation to the surgical unit (73%). Two-phase, contrast-enhanced computed tomography was applied as the standard preoperative imaging modality (correct diagnosis in 69%). Bowel resections were necessary in most patients; approaches to restore blood flow by vascular surgery interventions were applied in 17 patients (20%). The overall morbidity and mortality rate in our study cohort was expectedly high (59% 1 month mortality). The diagnosis and surgical treatment of mesenteric ischemia remains a major difficulty. We recommend preoperative CT analysis followed by an aggressive indication for early surgical exploration and bowel resection. An attempt of revascularization is justified for selected patients with limited macrovascular disease.Keywords
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