Ischemic colitis: clinical practice in diagnosis and treatment.

doi:10.3748/WJG.14.7302

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Ischemic colitis: clinical practice in diagnosis and treatment.

Published Dec 28, 2008 · A. Theodoropoulou, I. Koutroubakis

World journal of gastroenterology

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Abstract

Ischemic colitis is the most common form of ischemic injury of the gastrointestinal tract and can present either as an occlusive or a non-occlusive form. It accounts for 1 in 1000 hospitalizations but its incidence is underestimated because it often has a mild and transient nature. The etiology of ischemic colitis is multifactorial and the clinical presentation variable. The diagnosis is based on a combination of clinical suspicion, radiographic, endoscopic and histological findings. Therapy and outcome depends on the severity of the disease. Most cases of the non-gangrenous form are transient and resolve spontaneously without complications. On the other hand, high morbidity and mortality and urgent operative intervention are the hallmarks of gangrenous ischemic colitis.

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Study Snapshot

Ischemic colitis is a common and often underestimated gastrointestinal condition, with diagnosis based on clinical suspicion, radiographic, endoscopic, and histologic findings, and treatment depending on the severity of the disease.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Ischemic colitis: clinical practice in diagnosis and treatment.

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