Acute and chronic mesenteric ischemia.

Surg Clin North Am

Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Fort Lewis, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA.

Published: October 2007

This article briefly reviews the various etiologies, presentation, and diagnosis of different types of mesenteric ischemia. Operative management techniques and the applicability of percutaneous endovascular intervention are discussed. Finally, the authors explore emerging technologies that have the potential to further improve diagnosis and treatment of this frequently lethal disease process.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2007.07.016DOI Listing

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