Abstract
Ischemic colitis (IC) is a common type of ischemic insult, resulting from decreased arterial blood flow to the colon. This disease can be caused from either atherosclerotic occlusive vascular disease or non-occlusive disease. The aim of this study is to present the diagnostic methodology and management of this severe disease based on current literature. A literature search has been done including articles referring to modern diagnosis and management of IC. IC is usually a transient disease, but it can also cause gangrene of the colon, requiring emergency surgical exploration. Diagnosis is troublesome and is based on imaging examinations, mainly computerized tomography, which in association with colonoscopy can delineate the distribution pattern and severity of disease. The majority of patients with mild disease have usually complete clinical recovery within a short period. The severe forms of the disease carry high morbidity and mortality rates and prompt surgical intervention is the only way to improve the associated severe prognosis.
Highlights
Ischemic colitis (IC) is the most usual type of intestinal ischemia
This can range from superficial injury of the mucosa and submucosal layer to full thickness necrosis of the colonic wall [1]
Most attacks are transient and resolve spontaneously, whereas others may result to gangrene and necrosis of the colon with resultant perforation and feculent peritonitis
Summary
Ischemic colitis (IC) is a common type of ischemic insult, resulting from decreased arterial blood flow to the colon. The aim of this study is to present the diagnostic methodology and management of this severe disease based on current literature
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