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chronic mesenteric ischemia |
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chronic mesenteric ischemia Abdominal angina A condition characterized by intermittent severe ischemia, resulting in abdominal colic, beginning 15-30 mins post-prandially, lasting 1-2 hrs, and appearing when 2 or all 3–superior and
inferior mesenteric and celiac major abdominal arteries have severe ASHD; since the intestine's O2 demand ↑ with meals, Pts avoid the pain by not eating, and thus lose weight; malabsorption may occur because absorption is
O2-dependent Management Bypass, endarterectomy, vascular reimplantation, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Chronic mesenteric ischemia caused by atherosclerosis is commonly associated with chronic abdominal pain after eating, and occasionally, diarrhea. |
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