Acute mesenteric circulation disorders
Acute disorders of mesenteric circulation. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, principles of conservative and surgical treatment.■It is a very serious surgical emengency , usually affecting the superior mesenteric artery or vein . ■Sudden loss of blood flow to the small intestine is called acute mesenteric ischemia. The acute type is often caused by a blood clot and requires an immediate treatment, such as surgery. Aetiology Both acute and chronic mesenteric ischemia are caused by a decrease in blood flow to the small intestine. Acute mesenteric ischemia is most commonly causedby a blood clot in the main mesenteric artery. The blood clot