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Acute mesenteric ischemia classification
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Acute mesenteric ischemia can be classified into three main groups according to the different underlying causes: occlusive arterial, occlusive venous and non occlusive acute mesenteric ischemia. Each of these types has a characteristic clinical presentation and a different management plan.
Classification
Classification
1- Occlusive Arterial Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
- Sudden onset of occlusion of mesenteric artery, most commonly superior mesenteric artery
- Embolism or thrombus in the mesenteric artery
- Can be also caused by strangulation of the small bowels
2- Occlusive Venous Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
- Thrombosis in mesenteric portal veins
3- Non occlusive Mesenteric Ischemia
- Systemic decrease in blood flow with associated constriction of the mesenteric vasculature.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Klar E, Rahmanian PB, Bücker A, Hauenstein K, Jauch KW, Luther B: Acute mesenteric ischemia: a vascular emergency. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2012; 109(14): 249–56. DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2012.0249
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby