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Mesenteric ischemia: what the radiologist needs to know.

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Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening condition that often presents with abdominal pain. Early diagnosis with contrast-enhanced computed tomography and revascularization can reduce the overall mortality in AMI. This… Click to show full abstract

Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening condition that often presents with abdominal pain. Early diagnosis with contrast-enhanced computed tomography and revascularization can reduce the overall mortality in AMI. This article reviews practical etiological classification, pathophysiology of imaging manifestations and common pitfalls in intestinal ischemia.

Keywords: mesenteric ischemia; ischemia radiologist; needs know; radiologist needs

Journal Title: Cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy
Year Published: 2019

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