Challenges Encountered during the Treatment of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia

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(a, b) Multiphase computed tomographic angiography (angio-CT) of the abdominal cavity and pelvis in a patient with acute mesenteric ischemia without symptoms of peritonitis. Signs of intestinal obstruction and pneumatosis of the small and large intestinal walls due to an embolism of the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries. (c) Intraoperative view of the same patient. Widespread necrosis of the walls of the small intestine and colon was revealed during exploratory laparotomy. Resection was not performed due to the advancement and extent of necrotic changes.

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