Angioplasty and stenting of the superior mesenteric artery in acute mesenteric ischaemia

Summary Acute mesenteric ischaemia is a challenging diagnostic problem with a very high mortality. Traditionally, laparotomy is required for definitive management. We describe a successful case of angioplasty and stenting of the superior mesenteric artery in a surgically unfit patient. We recommend...

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Published in:Australasian radiology 2004-09, Vol.48 (3), p.426-429
Main Authors: Lim, RP, Dowling, RJ, Thomson, KR
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Acute mesenteric ischaemia
Aged
angioplasty
Angioplasty, Balloon - methods
Female
Humans
intravascular stent
Ischemia - therapy
Mesenteric Artery, Superior
Stents
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Summary:Summary Acute mesenteric ischaemia is a challenging diagnostic problem with a very high mortality. Traditionally, laparotomy is required for definitive management. We describe a successful case of angioplasty and stenting of the superior mesenteric artery in a surgically unfit patient. We recommend that stenting be considered only in situations where the diagnosis has been made prior to bowel infarction, and if the patient poses a poor operative risk.
ISSN:0004-8461
1440-1673
DOI:10.1111/j.0004-8461.2004.01334.x