Ischemia of the intestine may manifest with different clinical features, each one requiring a specific diag­ nosis and treatment approach. Early identification and treatment of acute mesenteric ischemia is cru­ cial to improve prognosis. For that purpose, early angiography followed by surgery or a direct laparo­ tomy in critically ill patients is warranted. Embolec­ tomy and bowel resection for...

Pathophysiology of mesenteric ischemia/reperfusion: a review During ischemia, the cell structures are progressively damaged, but restoration of the blood flow, paradoxically, intensifies the lesions caused by the ischemia. The mechanisms of ischemia injury and reperfusion (I/R) have not been completely defined and many studies have been realized in an attempt to find an ideal therapy for mesent...

Correspondence (İletişim): Fatih Yanar, M.D. İstanbul Üniversitesi İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi, Genel Cerrahi Anabilim Dalı, 34280 Çapa, İstanbul, Turkey. Tel: +90 212 414 20 00 e-mail (e-posta): [email protected] BACKGROUND Mesenteric vein thrombosis occurs rarely and is responsible for approximately 5-15% of all cases of acute mesenteric ischemia. The aim of this report was to discuss the mana...