Theme |
Bloody stools in non -- IBD intestinal disorders |
Title |
Acute superior mesenteric artery occlusion |
Author |
Michio Itabashi |
Department of Surgery 2, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center |
Author |
Bunei Izuka |
Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center |
Author |
Kazuki Aratake |
Department of Surgery 2, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center |
Author |
Keiko Shiratori |
Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center |
Author |
Shingo Kameoka |
Department of Surgery 2, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center |
[ Summary ] |
Acute superior mesenteric artery occlusion is a life threatening condition with high mortality rates. The primary clinical symptom is non-specific severe abdominal pain. Early diagnosis and treatment have substantial effects on patient outcome. Occlusions may be detected with contrast enhanced multiple detector-row computed tomography (CT). Therapeutic strategies should be formulated considering cause of the occlusion and the patient's general condition. Interdisciplinary collaboration is important to improve patient survival rates. |