TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Mesenteric Ischemia A1 - Carver, Thomas W. A2 - Schmidt, Gregory A. A2 - Kress, John P. A2 - Douglas, Ivor S. PY - 2023 T2 - Hall, Schmidt and Wood’s Principles of Critical Care, 5th Edition AB - KEY POINTSThere are four causes of acute mesenteric ischemia: arterial embolus, arterial thrombosis, mesenteric venous thrombosis, and nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia.History, physical exam, and laboratory findings lack the sensitivity and specificity to exclude acute mesenteric ischemia. CT angiography can rapidly and accurately confirm the diagnosis.Survival is associated with rapid diagnosis and surgical treatment, which involves restoring perfusion and removing necrotic bowel.Advances in imaging, operative techniques, and critical care have led to a steady decline in overall mortality. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/09/10 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1201810064 ER -