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- The colon is the most frequently affected area for gastrointestinal ischemia, which can often be treated effectively with conservative methods.
- Late diagnosis or severe cases may lead to serious complications and higher mortality rates.
- After diagnosis, ongoing monitoring through physical exams and colonoscopies is important, and surgery may be necessary for severe instances or chronic symptoms when conservative treatment does not work.
Article Abstract
The colon is the most common site of gastrointestinal ischemia. The condition resolves completely with conservative treatment in most cases, but late diagnosis or severe ischemia can be associated with high rates of complications and death. Once ischemic colitis is diagnosed, serial physical examinations and colonoscopies are helpful to follow the condition. Prompt surgery is required for severe episodes, when conservative measures fail, and for patients with chronic symptoms.
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