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Patel TV, Canario DAH, Isaacson AJ, Mauro DM. Vascular Etiologies of the Acute Abdomen. Semin Roentgenol 2020; 55:417-426. [PMID: 33220787 DOI: 10.1053/j.ro.2020.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Tirth V Patel
- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC.
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Nuzzo A, Joly F, Ronot M, Castier Y, Huguet A, Paugam-Burtz C, Cazals-Hatem D, Tran-Dinh A, Becq A, Panis Y, Bouhnik Y, Maggiori L, Corcos O. Normal Lactate and Unenhanced CT-Scan Result in Delayed Diagnosis of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia. Am J Gastroenterol 2020; 115:1902-1905. [PMID: 33156109 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000000836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To investigate the factors associated with a delayed diagnosis (DD) of acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI). METHODS An observational cohort study from an intestinal failure center. The primary outcome was DD >24 hours. RESULTS Between 2006 and 2015, 74 patients with AMI were included and 39 (53%) had a DD. Plasma lactate <2 mmol/L (odd ratio: 3.2; 95% confidence interval: 1.1-9.1; P = 0.03) and unenhanced computed tomography scan (odds ratio: 5.9; 95% confidence interval: 1.4-25.8; P = 0.01) were independently associated with DD. DISCUSSION Suspicion of AMI should no longer be affected by normal plasma lactate levels and should prompt evaluation by a contrast-enhanced computed tomography-scan.
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- Alexandre Nuzzo
- APHP, Deparment of Gastroenterology, IBD and Intestinal Failure, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
- University of Paris, Paris, France
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- APHP, Deparment of Gastroenterology, IBD and Intestinal Failure, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
- University of Paris, Paris, France
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- University of Paris, Paris, France
- APHP, Department of Radiology, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
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- APHP, Department of Vascular Surgery, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
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- APHP, Deparment of Gastroenterology, IBD and Intestinal Failure, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
- University of Paris, Paris, France
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- University of Paris, Paris, France
- APHP, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
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- University of Paris, Paris, France
- APHP, Department of Pathology, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
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- University of Paris, Paris, France
- APHP, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Bichat Hospital, Paris, France
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- APHP, Deparment of Gastroenterology, IBD and Intestinal Failure, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
- University of Paris, Paris, France
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- University of Paris, Paris, France
- APHP, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
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- APHP, Deparment of Gastroenterology, IBD and Intestinal Failure, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
- University of Paris, Paris, France
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- University of Paris, Paris, France
- APHP, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
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- APHP, Deparment of Gastroenterology, IBD and Intestinal Failure, Beaujon Hospital, Clichy, France
- University of Paris, Paris, France
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Koizumi S, Tsubota H, Koyama T. Impact of the collateral network on central-repair-first strategy in superior mesenteric artery occlusion with type A acute aortic dissection. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 69:796-802. [PMID: 33090366 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-020-01524-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Surgery for acute type A aortic dissection with mesenteric malperfusion is challenging. Although the peripheral-reperfusion-first strategy has shown good results, more discussion regarding indicated patients is needed. This study aimed to describe the imaging features and surgical outcomes of mesenteric malperfusion and to clarify which cases should be considered for the peripheral-reperfusion-first strategy. METHODS A total of 200 patients underwent emergent aortic repair for acute type A aortic dissection at our institution between October 2011 and July 2019. Superior mesenteric artery occlusion on preoperative contrast-enhanced computed tomography was detected in 12 patients, who were categorized into two groups based on enhancement (n = 7) or non-enhancement (n = 5) of the superior mesenteric artery peripheral branches. Operative outcomes after central repair were compared between groups. RESULTS Four patients in the enhanced group had no postoperative abdominal complications, and three patients required superior mesenteric artery bypass grafting with the central-repair-first strategy. However, all patients in the enhanced group survived and did not require intestinal resection. In contrast, four patients (80%) in the non-enhanced group had intestinal necrosis, three patients required intestinal resection, and one patient died from multiple organ failure. CONCLUSION The presence or absence of an enhancement of the peripheral superior mesenteric artery by the collateral network could be helpful for decision-making. The central-repair-first strategy may be permitted in patients with enhanced peripheral branches. Conversely, in patients with non-enhanced peripheral branches, a more invasive assessment should be considered before central aortic repair, and peripheral-reperfusion-first strategy may be required.
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- Shigeki Koizumi
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima Minamimachi Chuoku Kobeshi Hyogoken, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima Minamimachi Chuoku Kobeshi Hyogoken, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima Minamimachi Chuoku Kobeshi Hyogoken, Kobe, 650-0047, Japan
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Karaosmanoglu AD, Uysal A, Akata D, Ozmen MN, Karcaaltincaba M. Role of imaging in visceral vascular emergencies. Insights Imaging 2020; 11:112. [PMID: 33057847 PMCID: PMC7561664 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-020-00913-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Differential diagnosis in non-traumatic acute abdomen is broad and unrelated diseases may simulate each other from a clinical perspective. Despite the fact that they are not as common, acute abdominal pain due to diseases related to visceral vessels may be life-threating if not detected and treated promptly. Thrombosis, dissection, and aneurysm in the abdominal visceral arteries or thrombosis in visceral veins may cause acute abdominal pain. Imaging with appropriate protocoling plays a fundamental role in both early diagnosis and determination of the treatment approach in these cases where early treatment can be life-saving. Computed tomography (CT) appears to be the most effective modality for the diagnosis as it provides high detail images in a very short time. Patient cooperation is also a less concern as compared to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). As the imaging findings may sometimes be really subtle, diagnosis may be difficult especially to inexperienced imagers. Correct protocoling is also very critical to detect arterial abnormalities as visceral arterial abnormalities may not be detectable in portal phase only abdominal CT scans. In this article, we aimed to increase awareness among imaging specialists to these not very common causes of acute abdomen.
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- Department of Radiology, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, 06010, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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Ennab RM, Al-Omari MH, Jaradat II, Aljabali AAA. Endovascular management of acute mesenteric ischemia in a young patient with thyrotoxicosis and atrial fibrillation: A case report and review of the literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2020; 76:190-194. [PMID: 33038846 PMCID: PMC7550828 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Acute mesenteric ischemia has a high mortality rate of 50%–80%. CT angiography is highly valuable in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia. Patients who present with peritonitis or hemodynamic instability should undergo open surgery. Endovascular management is increasingly being considered as the main modality of management of AMI in selected cases. Endovascular management of AMI involves aspiration thrombectomy, thrombolysis, and/or possible angioplasty and stenting.
Introduction Acute mesenteric ischemia caused by an embolism resulting from atrial fibrillation in a thyrotoxic young male patient is a rare event. Endovascular intervention is increasingly being considered as the primary modality of treatment in selected patients. Presentation of case A 41-years male known to have hyperthyroidism presented with atrial fibrillation, acute mesenteric ischemia, splenic infarction, and left renal infarction. He was successfully managed with endovascular intervention of the superior mesenteric artery. Discussion Acute mesenteric ischemia has a high mortality rate. CT angiography is the investigation of choice for diagnosis of the mesenteric vessels occlusion and assessment of bowel ischemia. The clinical presentation guides into the treatment and the choice between open surgery and endovascular intervention as the primary modality of treatment. Thyrotoxicosis is a risky comorbid condition for any procedure to be done, so proper perioperative management is essential to decrease morbidity and mortality. Conclusion Prompt diagnosis and management of acute mesenteric ischemia is essential to decrease the morbidity and mortality rates. Endovascular management can be considered as a primary modality of treatment in selected cases.
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- Raed M Ennab
- Department of Clinical Sciences/Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Sciences/General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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Singh B, Mechineni A, Kaur P, Ajdir N, Maroules M, Shamoon F, Bikkina M. Acute Intestinal Ischemia in a Patient with COVID-19 Infection. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2020; 76:164-166. [PMID: 32969365 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2020.76.3.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The World Health Organization has declared novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global public health emergency. Although respiratory symptoms predominate in COVID-19, thrombosis can occur in patients with COVID-19. This paper reports a case of an 82-year-old female with a prior medical history of hypertension, diabetes presenting with fever and cough, and was diagnosed with COVID-19. The patient subsequently developed progressively worsening of abdominal distention, tenderness, and underwent emergent laparotomy. She was found to have a gangrenous colon. This case adds to the limited literature regarding the extrapulmonary complications of COVID-19.
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- Balraj Singh
- Department of Hematology & Oncology, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA
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- Department of Hematology & Oncology, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA
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Mehdorn M, Köhler H, Rabe SM, Niebisch S, Lyros O, Chalopin C, Gockel I, Jansen-Winkeln B. Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) in Acute Mesenteric Ischemia to Detect Intestinal Perfusion Deficits. J Surg Res 2020; 254:7-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bergamini C, Alemanno G, Giordano A, Pantalone D, Fontani G, Di Bella AM, Iacopini V, Prosperi P, Martellucci J. The role of bed-side laparoscopy in the management of acute mesenteric ischemia of recent onset in post-cardiac surgery patients admitted to ICU. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 48:87-96. [PMID: 32951071 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01500-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Acute mesenteric ischemia with non-occlusive mechanism (NOMI) is a possible complication after cardiac surgery in patients admitted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Since the diagnosis is often difficult with CT-scan, some authors have evaluated the role of bed-side diagnostic laparoscopy (DL). We aimed to contribute to this topic with a personal series. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated patients admitted to ICU after cardiac surgery since 2009 up to 2019, successively operated on for a suspected NOMI of recent onset with non-conclusive CT. They were divided into laparoscopic (Ls) and laparotomic (Lt) group, depending on whether or not they had a DL. They were compared for the CT false-positive (FP) and true-positive (TP) rate and the surgical outcome. RESULTS Seventy-three patients were enrolled. Lt included 30 patients (41%), Ls 43 (59%). The overall FP were 38 (52%), with a higher incidence in Ls. There was no difference in the mortality rate. The morbidity rate was higher in Lt, and especially in Lt-FP. The TP were 35 (47.9%). The mean operating time (OT) in the Lt-TP group was similar to the sum of the mean OT of the laparotomies plus that of the laparoscopies in the Ls-TP group. Conversely, when considering only laparotomic procedures, the Lt-TP had higher mean OT, such as an increased blood loss CONCLUSIONS: Post-cardiosurgical patients admitted to ICU have a relatively high rate of NOMI, in which CT-scan is often initially non-conclusive. Our data and those from the literature seem to show that in such cases bed-side DL may be an advantageous and safe procedure to avoid needless laparotomy and enables a more tailored open surgery.
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- Carlo Bergamini
- Department of Emergency Surgery, University Hospital of Careggi, Largo Brambilla n° 3, 50134, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, University Hospital of Careggi, Largo Brambilla n° 3, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, University Hospital of Careggi, Largo Brambilla n° 3, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Medical School, Department of Surgery, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla n° 3, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Medical School, Department of Surgery, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla n° 3, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Medical School, Department of Surgery, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla n° 3, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Medical School, Department of Surgery, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla n° 3, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, University Hospital of Careggi, Largo Brambilla n° 3, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, University Hospital of Careggi, Largo Brambilla n° 3, 50134, Florence, Italy
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Acute mesenteric ischemia: A review of the main imaging techniques and signs. RADIOLOGIA 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rxeng.2020.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Isquemia mesentérica aguda: Revisión de las principales técnicas y signos radiológicos. RADIOLOGIA 2020; 62:336-348. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rx.2020.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Vascular Calcifications are Associated with Increased Mortality in Patients with Acute Mesenteric Ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 72:88-97. [PMID: 32866577 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.08.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vascular calcifications have been identified as predictors of mortality in several cardiovascular diseases but have not been investigated in context of acute mesenteric ischemia. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of vascular calcifications in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia. METHODS Patients admitted for an acute mesenteric ischemia were retrospectively included. The presence of calcifications in the visceral aorta, the celiac trunk, the superior mesenteric artery, and the renal arteries was assessed on computed tomography scan images at the arterial phase. The calcification volumes were measured using the software Aquarius iNtuition Edition®. RESULTS The all-cause mortality was 55 out of 86 patients (63.9%) for a median follow-up of 3.5 days (1-243). The survival rate of patients with calcification in the superior mesenteric artery was significantly lower than that of those without calcification (22% vs. 55.6%, P = 0.019). Patients who died had significantly a higher frequency of calcifications in the superior mesenteric artery, the visceral aorta, the celiac trunk, and the renal arteries. CONCLUSIONS The presence of vascular calcifications in the superior mesenteric artery is associated with increased mortality in patients diagnosed with acute mesenteric ischemia. Further studies are required to identify the mechanisms underlying this association.
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Validation of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grading system for acute mesenteric ischemia-More than anatomic severity is needed to determine risk of mortality. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2020; 88:671-676. [PMID: 32317577 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a highly morbid disease with a diverse etiology. The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) proposed disease-specific grading scales intended to quantify severity based upon clinical, imaging, operative, and pathology findings. This grading scale has not been yet been validated for AMI. The goal of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the grading scale and complication severity. METHODS Patients for this single center retrospective chart review were identified using diagnosis codes for AMI (ICD10-K55.0, ICD9-557.0). Inpatients >17 years old from the years 2008 to 2015 were included. The AAST grades (1-5) were assigned after review of clinical, imaging (computed tomography), operative and pathology findings. Two raters applied the scales independently after dialog with consensus on a learning set of cases. Mortality and Clavien-Dindo complication severity were recorded. RESULTS A total of 221 patients were analyzed. Overall grade was only weakly correlated with Clavien-Dindo complication severity (rho = 0.27) and mortality (rho = 0.21). Computed tomography, pathology, and clinical grades did not correlate with mortality or outcome severity. There was poor interrater agreement between overall grade. A mortality prediction model of operative grade, use of vasopressors, preoperative serum creatinine and lactate levels showed excellent discrimination (c-index = 0.93). CONCLUSION In contrast to early application of other AAST disease severity scales, the AMI grading scale as published is not well correlated with outcome severity. The AAST operative grade, in conjunction with vasopressor use, creatinine, and lactate were strong predictors of mortality. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic study, III.
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Mesenteric ischemia with pneumatosis intestinalis and portal vein gas associated with enteral nutrition: a series of three patients. Clin J Gastroenterol 2020; 13:1160-1164. [PMID: 32794155 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-020-01206-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Enteral nutrition is usually associated with a low risk of intestinal complications. We report three non-critically ill patients who received enteral nutrition and developed mesenteric ischemia with pneumatosis intestinalis and hepatic portal vein gas. These findings are often considered to be indications for emergency surgery. In these three patients, prompt cessation of enteral nutrition avoided progression to intestinal necrosis obviating the need for intestinal resection, although one patient underwent surgical exploration. Follow-up computed tomography scan showed resolution of the radiologic findings, and all patients started enteral nutrition again without complications. All patients had comorbidities associated with atherosclerosis, which may have led to a mismatch between oxygen delivery and demand in the bowel, resulting in ischemia. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of successful management of mesenteric ischemia related to enteral nutrition in non-critically ill patients without resection. If the cause of mesenteric ischemia such as enteral nutrition, can be eliminated quickly, non-resectional and possibly nonoperative management can be a reasonable management option, with close follow-up and readiness for resection.
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Kühn F, Schiergens TS, Klar E. Acute Mesenteric Ischemia. Visc Med 2020; 36:256-262. [PMID: 33005650 DOI: 10.1159/000508739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Despite constant improvements in diagnostic as well as interventional and surgical techniques, acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) remains a life-threatening emergency with high mortality rates. The time to diagnosis of AMI is the most important predictor of patients' outcome; therefore, prompt diagnosis and intervention are essential to reduce mortality in patients with AMI. The present review was performed to analyze potential risk factors and to help find ways to improve the outcome of patients with AMI. Summary Whereas AMI only applies to approximately 1% of all patients with an "acute abdomen," its incidence is rising up to 10% in patients >70 years of age. The initial clinical stage of AMI is characterized by a sudden onset of strong abdominal pain followed by a painless interval. Depending on the extent of disease, the symptoms of nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI) and patients with a venous thrombosis can be very different from those of acute occlusive ischemia. Biphasic contrast-enhanced CT represents the gold standard for the diagnosis of arterial and venous occlusion. In case of a central occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery or signs of peritonitis, immediate surgery should be performed. If major bowel resection becomes necessary, critical residual intestinal length limits must be kept in mind. Endovascular techniques for arterial occlusion have taken on a much greater importance today. For stable patients with NOMI, interventional catheter angiography is recommended because it enables diagnosis and treatment with selective application of vasodilators. Depending on its degree, interventional treatment with a transhepatic catheter lysis should be considered for acute and chronic portal vein thrombosis. Key Message The prompt and targeted use of the appropriate diagnostics and interventions appears to be the only way to reduce the persistently high mortality rates for AMI.
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- Florian Kühn
- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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Beetz O, Bajunaid A, Meißler L, Vondran FWR, Kleine M, Cammann S, Hanke JS, Schmitto JD, Haverich A, Klempnauer J, Ringe KI, Oldhafer F, Timrott K. Abdominal Surgery in Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices: a Single-Center Report. ASAIO J 2020; 66:890-898. [PMID: 32740349 DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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This study was performed to evaluate the incidence and outcome of patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs) undergoing abdominal surgery at our institution. A total of 604 adult patients who underwent VAD implantation between February 2004 and February 2018 were analyzed retrospectively with a median follow-up time of 66 (6-174) months. Thirty-nine patients (6.5%) underwent abdominal surgery. Elective surgical procedures were performed in 22 patients (56.4%), mainly for abdominal wall hernia repairs, partial colectomies, and cholecystectomies. Early after elective abdominal surgery no patient died, resulting in a median survival of 23 (1-78) months. Emergency surgery was performed in 17 patients (43.6%). The most common emergency indications were intestinal ischemia and/or perforation. Eight patients undergoing emergent surgery (44.4%) died within the first 30 days after primary abdominal operation, mainly due to sepsis and consecutive multiple organ failure, resulting in a dismal median survival of one month (0-52). Patients undergoing abdominal surgery had significantly lower rates of realized heart-transplantation (p = 0.031) and a significantly higher rate of VAD exchange, before or after abdominal surgery, due to thromboses or infections (p = 0.037). Nonetheless, overall survival after primary VAD implantation in these patients (median 38 months; 0-107) was not significantly impaired when compared to all other patients undergoing VAD implantation (median 30 months; 0-171). In summary, elective abdominal surgery can be performed safely when well planned by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Abdominal complications in VAD patients requiring emergent surgery, however, lead to a significant increase in short-term morbidity and a high 30-day mortality rate.
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- Oliver Beetz
- From the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- From the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplant and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- From the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- From the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- From the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplant and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplant and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplant and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- From the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- From the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- From the Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Predictors of bowel necrosis in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia: systematic review and meta-analysis. Updates Surg 2020; 73:47-57. [PMID: 32728981 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00857-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a serious medical condition that can progress to transmural bowel necrosis. Prediction of the onset of bowel necrosis in AMI is crucial to justify surgical intervention before more severe consequences supervene. This systematic review aimed to identify the significant predictors of bowel necrosis in AMI in the current literature. In adherence to the PRISMA guidelines, electronic databases were searched for studies that reported significant independent predictors of bowel necrosis in AMI. The quality of the studies was assessed with MINORS score. The main outcomes of the review were the incidence and predictors of bowel necrosis in patients with AMI and the mortality rate. This systematic review comprised nine articles that included 963 patients of a median age of 57 years. Irreversible bowel necrosis was found in 402 (41.7%) patients. The significant predictors of bowel necrosis were subdivided into eight clinical, seven biochemical, and six radiologic parameters. Eight parameters were reported by two or more studies, whereas 13 were reported by a single study. Based on the weight and odds ratio of the predictive parameters, a prognostic scoring system, Emile-Khan Score, was proposed. Several clinical, biochemical, and radiologic predictors of bowel necrosis were reported in the literature. Pooling of odds ratios was feasible for eight factors that were reported by more than one study. Further studies are needed to ascertain the utility of the other predictive factors.Level of evidence: Level II (systematic review and meta-analysis).
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Zhang L, Zhang X, Chang P, Yang J, Zheng D, Zhang D, Wen S, Jing S. A Novel Approach for Repairing Superior Mesenteric Artery Injury During Left Nephrectomy-6-year Follow-up. Urology 2020; 144:241-244. [PMID: 32717246 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a novel approach for reconstructing the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) during left nephrectomy and review the literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS The patient was a 57-year-old man with left back pain from an unknown cause for more than 3 hours. A computed tomography scan showed a 12- × 15-cm firm mass and a subcapsular hematoma in the left kidney. It was considered to be bleeding and rupture of the solid renal mass, and because of persistent pain and no documented distant metastatic disease, a transperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy was elected, but the procedure was converted to open surgery for SMA injury. We reconstructed the SMA with end-to-end anastomosis between the SMA and the left renal artery stump. RESULTS At the 6-year follow-up, the patient had no intestine-related sequelae. CONCLUSION Our novel approach of an end-to-end anastomosis between the SMA and the left renal artery stump is an option for SMA injury, especially when orthotopic anastomosis or repair of the SMA is not indicated.
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- Liyuan Zhang
- Department of Urology, the first hospital of Lanzhou university, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, the first hospital of Lanzhou university, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, the first hospital of Lanzhou university, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, the first hospital of Lanzhou university, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, the first hospital of Lanzhou university, Lanzhou, China
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- Jinchang hospital of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine, Jinchang, China
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- The art academy of Lanzhou university, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, the first hospital of Lanzhou university, Lanzhou, China.
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Sabino KM, Fuller J, May S, Wakefield D. Safety and Tolerance of Enteral Nutrition in the Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit Patient Receiving Vasopressors. Nutr Clin Pract 2020; 36:192-200. [PMID: 32643840 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Multiple societal guidelines recommend enteral nutrition (EN) be initiated within 24 to 48 hours of admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) once a patient is hemodynamically stable. Gastrointestinal intolerance and occurrence of bowel ischemia have been a concern for patients receiving vasopressors while concurrently receiving luminal nutrients. The study objective was to determine whether patients receiving vasopressors while concomitantly receiving enteral nutrients had more incidences of bowel ischemia and intolerance than those receiving EN without vasopressor agents. METHODS This retrospective study included 319 medical and surgical ICU patients from a level 1 trauma center. The patients were either receiving vasopressors simultaneously with EN (n = 178) or EN alone (n = 141). Data regarding gastric residual volume (GRV), new abdominal pain, emesis, and bowel ischemia were collected. RESULTS There were more patients who had elevated GRV in the group that received vasopressors than patients who did not (20% vs 7%; P-value < .01). There were no differences between rates of bowel ischemia, emesis, or new abdominal pain between the 2 groups. CONCLUSION Based on our findings, EN is generally well tolerated and safe for those patients simultaneously receiving vasopressors.
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- Kim M Sabino
- Trinity Health Of New England, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, 06105, USA
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- Trinity Health Of New England, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, 06105, USA
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- Trinity Health Of New England, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, 06105, USA
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Vechorko VI, Anosov VD, Silaev BV. Diagnosis and treatment of acute surgical diseases in patients with COVID-19. BULLETIN OF RUSSIAN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2020. [DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2020.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Emergency surgery in the infectious diseases hospital is an urgent problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. Municipal Clinical Hospital No.15 named after O. M. Filatov has been providing emergency surgical care after conversion, from March 27, 2020 until now. The hospital’s medical staff has built up extensive experience: 194 surgical procedures were carried out in April, and 289 surgical procedures were carried out in May 2020. The paper reports the experience of emergency surgery at the stage of conversion to an infectious diseases hospital. Among all hospitalized patients, 482 (5.29%) people had acute surgical pathology requiring emergency surgery. Among patients who underwent urgent surgery, 472 (98%) people had the caused by COVID-19 community-acquired pneumonia of various degrees of severity. The paper discusses some features of acute surgical pathology and complications identified in patients with COVID-19. The surgical care features in the hospital after conversion are proper epidemiological regime implementation, minimization of the number of staff in the operating room, possible minimization of the number and reduction of the duration of surgical procedures. The most important challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic is medical staff safety.
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- VI Vechorko
- Filatov City Clinical Hospital № 15, Moscow, Russia
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- Filatov City Clinical Hospital № 15, Moscow, Russia
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- Filatov City Clinical Hospital № 15, Moscow, Russia
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Beckermann J, Walker A, Grewe B, Appel A, Manz J. Mesenteric venous thrombosis complicating acute appendicitis: A case series. Int J Surg Case Rep 2020; 73:100-104. [PMID: 32652248 PMCID: PMC7352057 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.06.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical conditions. In the current era it rarely presents in association with mesenteric venous thrombosis. We present 4 cases of mesenteric venous thrombosis occurring in the setting of acute appendicitis. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of Mayo Enterprise clinical database for inpatients with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis and venous thrombosis related ICD-10 codes. Charts for patients with a diagnosis of mesenteric venous thrombosis and acute appendicitis were reviewed to identify demographic data, findings at presentation, and management patterns. RESULTS A total of 1,615 inpatients were identified with a principle diagnosis of acute appendicitis across the Mayo Enterprise from October 1st, 2015- March 31st, 2019. Four inpatients with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis were also noted to have a mesenteric venous thrombosis at presentation resulting in an incidence of 0.25 %. Mean duration of symptoms at presentation was 12.25 days. All patients with acute appendicitis and mesenteric venous thrombosis were initially managed with a heparin drip, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids. Ultimately, 3 of 4 patients underwent appendectomy. CONCLUSION Mesenteric venous thrombosis complicating acute appendicitis is rare and typically presents in a delayed fashion. Patients without evidence of non-viable bowel are typically treated initially with intravenous fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, bowel rest, and anticoagulation with a heparin drip.
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- Jason Beckermann
- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI, USA; University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, USA.
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- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI, USA; University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, USA.
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- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI, USA.
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- Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI, USA.
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Kinger NP, Moreno CC, Miller FH, Mittal PK. Abdominal Manifestations of Sickle Cell Disease. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2020; 50:241-251. [PMID: 32564896 DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2020.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Sickle cell disease is a debilitating hematologic process that affects the entire body. Disease manifestations in the abdomen most commonly result from vaso-occlusion, hemolysis, or infection due to functional asplenia. Organ specific manifestations include those involving the liver (eg, hepatopathy, iron deposition), gallbladder (eg, stone formation), spleen (eg, infarction, abscess formation, sequestration), kidneys (eg, papillary necrosis, infarction), pancreas (eg, pancreatitis), gastrointestinal tract (eg, infarction), reproductive organs (eg, priapism, testicular atrophy), bone (eg, marrow changes, avascular necrosis), vasculature (eg, vasculopathy), and lung bases (eg, acute chest syndrome, infarction). Imaging provides an important clinical tool for evaluation of acute and chronic disease manifestations and complications. In summary, there are multifold abdominal manifestations of sickle cell disease. Recognition of these sequela helps guide management and improves outcomes. The purpose of this article is to review abdominal manifestations of sickle cell disease and discuss common and rare complications of the disease within the abdomen.
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- Nikhar P Kinger
- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
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Miura K, Kubo N, Sakurai K, Tamamori Y, Murata A, Nishii T, Kodai S, Tachimori A, Shimizu S, Kanazawa A, Inoue T, Nishiguchi Y, Maeda K. Successful surgical treatment for nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia of a wide area of the intestine accompanied by gastric conduit necrosis after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a case report and review of the literature. Surg Case Rep 2020; 6:132. [PMID: 32533278 PMCID: PMC7292838 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-020-00890-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI) has been reported to be a life-threating disease. Gastric conduit necrosis is known as a critical postoperative complication after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. We encountered a rare case of NOMI of a wide area of the intestine accompanied by gastric conduit necrosis after esophagectomy, which was successfully treated with an emergency operation. CASE PRESENTATION A 67-year-old man presented with dysphagia. He was diagnosed with middle thoracic advanced esophageal cancer. After neoadjuvant chemotherapy, he underwent subtotal esophagectomy with lymphadenectomy and gastric conduit reconstruction. On postoperative day (POD) 2, he had diarrhea, high fever, and low blood pressure, which were treated with catecholamines. Laboratory data revealed acidosis and severe sepsis with multi-organ failure, including the kidneys. Although enhanced computed tomography did not exhibit definite findings of bowel ischemia, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed necrotic mucosal changes in the whole gastric conduit. Therefore, we made a diagnosis of septic shock caused by gastric conduit necrosis and performed an emergency operation. When we explored the abdominal cavity, we found not only gastric conduit necrosis but also intermittent necrotic changes in the intestinal wall from the jejunum to the rectum. Therefore, NOMI was diagnosed. We performed an excision of the gastric conduit and 2 m of the small intestine, as well as total colectomy. After the second operation, prostaglandin E1 was administered intravenously as the treatment for NOMI, and sepsis was improved. On POD 122, he was self-discharged. He died of recurrence of lung metastasis from the esophageal cancer 9 months after the first operation. CONCLUSION When a patient has a critical status, including severe sepsis or severe acidosis, after esophagectomy, we should consider the possibility of NOMI in addition to gastric conduit necrosis and aim to diagnose and treat it immediately with an urgent operation.
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- Kotaro Miura
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka City Juso Hospital, 2-12-27 Nonakakita, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, 532-0034, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka City Juso Hospital, 2-12-27 Nonakakita, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, 532-0034, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Osaka City General Hospital, 2-13-22 Miyakojimahondori, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka, 534-0021, Japan
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Costa G, Fransvea P, Podda M, Pisanu A, Carrano FM, Iossa A, Balducci G, Agresta F. The use of emergency laparoscopy for acute abdomen in the elderly: the FRAILESEL Italian Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study. Updates Surg 2020; 72:513-525. [PMID: 32088854 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00726-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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As the world population is aging rapidly, emergency abdominal surgery for acute abdomen in the elderly represents a global issue, both in developed and developing countries. Data regarding all the elderly patients who underwent emergency abdominal surgery from January 2017 to December 2017 at 36 Italian surgical departments were analyzed with the aim to appraise the contemporary reality regarding the use of emergency laparoscopy for acute abdomen in the elderly. 1993 patients were enrolled. 1369 (68.7%) patients were operated with an open technique; whereas, 624 (31.3%) underwent a laparoscopic operation. The postoperative morbidity rate was 32.6%, with a statically significant difference between the open and the laparoscopic groups (36.2% versus 22.1%, p < 0.001). The reported mortality rate was 8.8%, with a statistically significant difference between the open and the laparoscopic groups (11.2% versus 2.2%, p < 0.001). Our results demonstrated that patients in the ASA II (58.1%), ASA III (68.7%) and ASA IV (88.5%) groups were operated with the traditional open technique in most of the cases. Only a small percentage of patients underwent laparoscopy for perforated gastro-duodenal ulcer repair (18.9%), adhesiolyses with/without small bowel resection (12.2%), and large bowel resection (10.7%). Conversion to open technique was associated with a higher mortality rate (11.1% versus 2.2%, p < 0.001) and overall morbidity (38.9% versus 22.1%, p = 0.001) compared with patients who did not undergo conversion. High creatinine (p < 0.001) and glycaemia (p = 0.006) levels, low hemoglobin levels (p < 0.001), oral anticoagulation therapy (p = 0.001), acute respiratory failure (p < 0.001), presence of malignancy (p = 0.001), SIRS (p < 0.001) and open surgical approach (p < 0.001) were associated with an increased risk of postoperative morbidity. Regardless of technical progress, elderly patients undergoing emergency surgery are at very high risk for in-hospital complications. A detailed analysis of complications and mortality in the present study showed that almost 9% of elderly patients died after surgery for acute abdomen, and over 32% developed complications.
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- Gianluca Costa
- Emergency Surgery Unit, Sant'Andrea Teaching Hospital, "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, Sant'Andrea Teaching Hospital, "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General, Emergency and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Cagliari University Hospital "D. Casula", University of Cagliari, SS 554, Km 4,500, Monserrato, 09042, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Department of General, Emergency and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Cagliari University Hospital "D. Casula", University of Cagliari, SS 554, Km 4,500, Monserrato, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of General, Emergency and Transplant Surgery, Ospedale di Circolo e "Fondazione Macchi", ASST Sette Laghi, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Polo Pontino, Latina, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, Sant'Andrea Teaching Hospital, "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Renaudier M, de Roux Q, Bougouin W, Boccara J, Dubost B, Attias A, Fiore A, de'Angelis N, Folliguet T, Mulé S, Amiot A, Langeron O, Mongardon N. Acute mesenteric ischaemia in refractory shock on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2020; 10:62–70. [PMID: 33609105 DOI: 10.1177/2048872620915655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute mesenteric ischaemia is a severe complication in critically ill patients, but has never been evaluated in patients on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO). This study was designed to determine the prevalence of mesenteric ischaemia in patients supported by V-A ECMO and to evaluate its risk factors, as well as to appreciate therapeutic modalities and outcome. METHODS In a retrospective single centre study (January 2013 to January 2017), all consecutive adult patients who underwent V-A ECMO were included, with exclusion of those dying in the first 24 hours. Diagnosis of mesenteric ischaemia was performed using digestive endoscopy, computed tomography scan or first-line laparotomy. RESULTS One hundred and fifty V-A ECMOs were implanted (65 for post-cardiotomy shock, 85 for acute cardiogenic shock, including 39 patients after refractory cardiac arrest). Overall, median age was 58 (48-69) years and mortality 56%. Acute mesenteric ischaemia was suspected in 38 patients, with a delay of four (2-7) days after ECMO implantation, and confirmed in 14 patients, that is, a prevalence of 9%. Exploratory laparotomy was performed in six out of 14 patients, the others being too unstable to undergo surgery. All patients with mesenteric ischaemia died. Independent risk factors for developing mesenteric ischaemia were renal replacement therapy (odds ratio (OR) 4.5, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.3-15.7, p=0.02) and onset of a second shock within the first five days (OR 7.8, 95% CI 1.5-41.3, p=0.02). Conversely, early initiation of enteral nutrition was negatively associated with mesenteric ischaemia (OR 0.15, 95% CI 0.03-0.69, p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS Acute mesenteric ischaemia is a relatively frequent but dramatic complication among patients on V-A ECMO.
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- Marie Renaudier
- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, réanimation chirurgicale polyvalente, DMU CARE, DHU A-TVB, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, réanimation chirurgicale polyvalente, DMU CARE, DHU A-TVB, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France.,U955-IMRB, Equipe 03 'Pharmacologie et technologies pour les maladies cardiovasculaires (PROTECT)' Inserm, Univ Paris Est Creteil (UPEC), Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort (EnVA), France
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- Réanimation polyvalente, Ramsay Générale de Santé, Hôpital Privé Jacques Cartier, France.,Paris Sudden Death Expertise Centre, Paris Cardiovascular Research Centre (PARCC), France.,AfterROSC Research Group, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, réanimation chirurgicale polyvalente, DMU CARE, DHU A-TVB, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, réanimation chirurgicale polyvalente, DMU CARE, DHU A-TVB, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, réanimation chirurgicale polyvalente, DMU CARE, DHU A-TVB, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France
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- Service de chirurgie cardiaque, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France
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- Service de chirurgie digestive, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France.,Univ Paris Est Creteil, Faculté de Santé, France
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- Service de chirurgie cardiaque, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France.,Univ Paris Est Creteil, Faculté de Santé, France
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, Faculté de Santé, France.,Service d'imagerie médicale, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France
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- Univ Paris Est Creteil, Faculté de Santé, France.,Service de gastro-entérologie, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, réanimation chirurgicale polyvalente, DMU CARE, DHU A-TVB, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France.,Univ Paris Est Creteil, Faculté de Santé, France.,Département infection et épidémiologie, Institut Pasteur, Unité d'histopathologie et des modèles animaux, France
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- Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, réanimation chirurgicale polyvalente, DMU CARE, DHU A-TVB, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri Mondor, France.,U955-IMRB, Equipe 03 'Pharmacologie et technologies pour les maladies cardiovasculaires (PROTECT)' Inserm, Univ Paris Est Creteil (UPEC), Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort (EnVA), France.,AfterROSC Research Group, France.,Univ Paris Est Creteil, Faculté de Santé, France
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Khripun AI, Mironkov AB, Pryamikov AD, Tyurin IN, Abashin MV, Alimov AN, Shurygin SN, Agasyan GA. [Endovascular surgery for acute mesenteric ischemia]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2020:61-66. [PMID: 32271739 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202003161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To demonstrate the results of endovascular treatment of 15 patients with acute mesenteric ischemia. MATERIAL AND METHODS There were 15 patients with acute mesenteric ischemia who underwent surgery (9 men and 6 women). Mean age was 77±11 years. Acute intestinal ischemia was caused by thromboembolism of superior mesenteric artery (9 patients), thrombosis of superior mesenteric artery (5 patients) and critical stenosis of the ostia of superior mesenteric artery and celiac trunk (1 patient). Mean time from clinical manifestation of disease to admission to the hospital was 13 hours (range 2-72 hours). In-hospital development of acute mesenteric ischemia was noted in 2 patients. Indications for endovascular intervention and techniques of endovascular revascularization of superior mesenteric artery are described in the article. RESULTS Blood flow restoration in superior mesenteric artery was achieved in 14 (93%) out of 15 patients. Laparotomy was required in 4 (27%) patients for extensive resection of necrotic intestine (n=1, 6.7%), local resection of small bowel (n=2, 13%). In another (6.7%) patient, intestine was recognized as viable after laparotomy. A bulk of intestine was preserved in most patients (n=14, 93%). In-hospital mortality rate was 47% (7 patients died). The main cause of nosocomial death (6 cases) was reperfusion syndrome followed by respiratory distress syndrome and multiple organ failure. CONCLUSION New methods of prevention and treatment of reperfusion syndrome can improve the results of treatment of acute mesenteric ischemia.
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- A I Khripun
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Department of Surgery and Endoscopy of the Faculty of Additional Professional Education, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Department of Surgery and Endoscopy of the Faculty of Additional Professional Education, Moscow, Russia; V.M. Buyanov Municipal Clinical Hospital of the Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Department of Surgery and Endoscopy of the Faculty of Additional Professional Education, Moscow, Russia; V.M. Buyanov Municipal Clinical Hospital of the Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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- V.M. Buyanov Municipal Clinical Hospital of the Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia; Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation of the Faculty of Additional Professional Education, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Department of Surgery and Endoscopy of the Faculty of Additional Professional Education, Moscow, Russia; V.M. Buyanov Municipal Clinical Hospital of the Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Department of Surgery and Endoscopy of the Faculty of Additional Professional Education, Moscow, Russia
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- V.M. Buyanov Municipal Clinical Hospital of the Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Department of Surgery and Endoscopy of the Faculty of Additional Professional Education, Moscow, Russia; V.M. Buyanov Municipal Clinical Hospital of the Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russia
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Norton EL, Khaja MS, Williams DM, Yang B. Type A aortic dissection complicated by malperfusion syndrome. Curr Opin Cardiol 2020; 34:610-615. [PMID: 31397690 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000000667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Malperfusion is present in up to 40% of acute type A aortic dissections (ATAADs) and results in increased morbidity and mortality. This review presents different management strategies in patients with ATAAD and malperfusion to improve outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS While the ideal management strategy of ATAAD complicated by malperfusion has yet to be determined, the literature provides evidence for additional techniques to be used in conjunction with central aortic repair to reduce mortality. SUMMARY Recent findings support a role for initial reperfusion and delayed central aortic repair, although optimal management strategy remains debated.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Non-occlusive Mesenteric Ischemia as a Fatal Complication in Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Series. Dig Dis Sci 2020; 65:1212-1222. [PMID: 31529415 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05835-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vascular complications of severe acute pancreatitis are well known and largely described unlike non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia, which is a rare and potentially fatal complication. Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia is an acute mesenteric ischemia without thrombotic occlusion of blood vessels, poorly described as a complication of acute pancreatitis. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a prospectively maintained registry of all pancreatic diseases referred to our center from 2013 to 2018, in order to determine the causes of early death. We identified three patients who died within 48 h after hospital admission from severe acute pancreatitis complicated by irreversible non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia. Their clinical presentation, management, and outcomes were herein reported. RESULTS Three consecutive patients with severe acute pancreatitis developed non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia within the first 5 days after onset of symptoms and died 48 h after non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia diagnosis despite optimal intensive care management and surgery, giving a prevalence of 3/609 (0.5%). Symptoms were unspecific with consequently potential delayed diagnosis and management. High doses of norepinephrine required for hemodynamic support (n = 3) potentially leading to splanchnic vessels vasoconstriction, transient hypotension (n = 3), and previous severe ischemic cardiomyopathy (n = 1) could be involved as precipitating factors of non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia. CONCLUSION Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia can be a fatal complication of acute pancreatitis but is also challenging to diagnose. Priority is to reestablish a splanchno-mesenteric perfusion flow. Surgery should be offered in case of treatment failure or deterioration but is still under debate in early stage, to interrupt the vicious circle of intestinal hypoperfusion and ischemia.
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Jagielski M, Piątkowski J, Jackowski M. Challenges Encountered during the Treatment of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2020; 2020:5316849. [PMID: 32328096 PMCID: PMC7150694 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5316849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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RESULTS Acute ischemia of the bowel mesentery was diagnosed in 41 patients (27 women and 14 men; mean age, 65.4 years). All patients underwent laparotomy. For 13 (31.71%) patients, surgery was performed within the first 24 hours of the clinical symptom onset. Mesenteric artery embolectomy without intestine resection was performed for 7 (17.07%) patients. Partial intestine resection due to necrosis was performed for 21 (51.22%) patients. Exploratory laparotomy without a therapeutic procedure was performed for 13 (31.71%) patients. Fifteen (36.59%) patients were discharged home in good general condition. Twenty-six (63.41%) patients died. The time from the clinical symptom onset until intervention exceeded 24 hours for all patients who died. Surgery within the first 24 hours reduced mortality associated with acute mesenteric ischemia (P = 0.001). Female sex, age older than 65 years, obesity (body mass index > 30), diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and smoking were adverse prognostic factors for increased mortality for patients with acute bowel ischemia. CONCLUSION The time from clinical symptoms to acute mesenteric ischemia treatment was the main prognostic factor and helped determine appropriate management. Early diagnosis and rapid intervention improved treatment outcomes and survival.
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- Mateusz Jagielski
- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Collegium Medicum Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Collegium Medicum Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Collegium Medicum Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Mesenteric ischemia (MI), both acute (AMI) and chronic (CMI), is a challenging diagnosis to make, and early diagnosis and treatment are vital to improve outcomes. This manuscript summarizes the most up to date information on diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. RECENT FINDINGS There have been several significant advancements in the computed tomography (CT) diagnostic imaging as well as medical and endovascular management of AMI and CMI. In appropriate populations, endovascular interventions appear superior to open surgical management with lower mortality, morbidity, and cost of care. Efficient clinical identification and targeted testing are essential to diagnose AMI and CMI. Aggressive resuscitation and early endovascular (or in select cases, surgical) intervention improve outcomes in those with AMI. In those with CMI, considering this on the differential diagnosis and imaging appropriately can identify those that might benefit from intervention and halt progression to acute episodes.
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA. .,Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut, Yale University School of Medicine, Hamden, CT, USA.
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Split-bolus CTA for mesenteric ischemia with a single scan opacifying arterial and mesenteric venous systems. Eur Radiol 2020; 30:3987-3995. [PMID: 32157410 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-06769-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of split-bolus single-scan computed tomography angiography (CTA) protocol for evaluation of acute mesenteric ischemia and alternate diagnoses. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this IRB-approved, HIPAA-compliant retrospective study, consecutive patients from 21 October 2016 to 6 May 2018 evaluated for mesenteric ischemia with split-bolus CTA (a single scan in concurrent arterial and portal venous phase) in a single tertiary academic institution were included. Intravenous contrast was administered on weight-based basis. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and superior mesenteric vein (SMV) attenuation and patency were performed by two independent reviewers. CT imaging findings were correlated with clinical reference outcomes. RESULTS One hundred fifty-four patients (age 66.3 ± 14.1 years, BMI 27.3 ± 6, 86 (56%) female) were included. CTA studies were performed with a volumetric CT dose index of 15.9 ± 5.5 mSv and dose length product of 1042.9 ± 389.4 mGy cm. Average intravenous contrast volume administered was 164.3 ± 12.1 cc. SMA attenuation was 263.6 ± 92.4HU, SMV was 190 ± 50.2HU. Qualitative assessment of SMA and SMV showed good opacification in all patients. 17/154 (11%) patients were diagnosed on CT with mesenteric ischemia; in 6/154 (4%), CTA studies were indeterminate; in 131/154 (85%), CTA confidently ruled out mesenteric ischemia. Alternate diagnoses were made in 38/154 (25%) patients. Using composite clinical outcomes as a reference standard, sensitivity of split-bolus CTA protocol for diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia is 100% (95% CI 79-100%), and specificity is 99% (95% CI 96-100%). CONCLUSIONS Split-bolus CTA has high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia. KEY POINTS • Split-bolus CTA protocol for mesenteric ischemia has great diagnostic accuracy with lower radiation exposure and fewer images to interpret compared with standard multiphasic CTA.
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Erben Y, Spaulding AC, Oderich GS, Da Rocha-Franco JA, Farres H, Cochuyt JJ, Sorrells WS, Oldenburg AW, Frey GT, Toskich BB, Becher R, Hakaim AG. Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Remains a Highly Morbid Diagnosis after Initial Hospitalization Survival. Int J Angiol 2020; 29:189-195. [PMID: 33100803 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) remains a vascular emergency. Our aim was to explore readmission for AMI. We identified all patients admitted for AMI from the state of California through the Healthcare and Utilization Project from 2005 to 2011. Our primary end point was the rate and etiology for readmission. Our secondary end points were the length of hospitalization and in-hospital mortality. Cox proportional hazard regression was utilized to assess risk of 30-day readmission. There were 534 (9.9%) readmissions at 30 days. The mean age was 67 ± 17 years and 209 (39.1%) were male. The five most common etiologies for readmission were AMI (7.6%), cardiac events (5.3%), severe sepsis (1.2%), dehydration (1.1%), and acute kidney failure (1.1%). Once readmitted, these patients were most likely to experience cardiac catheterizations (25.4%), red blood cell transfusions (23.6%), intubation and mechanical ventilation (17.6%), biopsy of the large intestine (13.9%), reoperation for small bowel resection (10.9%), administration of total parenteral nutrition (10.5%), and transfusion of other blood products (6.9%). This hospitalization was 8.8 ± 12.7 days long. In-hospital mortality was 36 patients (6.7%). On multivariable Cox-regression analysis, severe (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.1 [1.4-3.2], p = 0.0005) and moderate (HR: 1.5 [1.03-2.13], p = 0.04) Elixhauser Comorbidity Group, complications (HR: 1.5 [1.2-1.9], p = 0.0007), and longer index hospitalization (HR: 1.02 [1.01-1.02], p < 0.0001) were predictors of readmission. Conclusion AMI remains a vascular emergency. Readmissions have a significant rate of morbid invasive procedures and can lead to an in-hospital mortality of 6.7%. The adoption of guidelines similar to the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery should be considered.
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Section of General Surgery, Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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Szasz J, Noitz M, Dünser M. [Diagnosing acute organ ischemia : A practical guide for the emergency and intensive care physician]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2020; 115:159-172. [PMID: 32086542 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-020-00655-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ischemia refers to a reduction or interruption of the blood flow to one or more organs. Early recognition of shock, a global ischemic state of the body, is of key importance in emergency and intensive care medicine. The physical examination and point-of-care laboratory diagnostics (i.e. lactate, base deficit, central/mixed venous oxygen saturation, venous-arterial carbon dioxide partial tension) are the methods of choice to diagnose shock in clinical practice. Importantly, a state of shock can also be present in patients with normo- or hypertensive arterial blood pressures. In shock, hypoperfusion of vital and visceral organs occurs. In the second part of this article, physical examination techniques, laboratory and diagnostic methods to detect shock-related hypoperfusion of the brain, heart, kidney and gastrointestinal tract are reviewed.
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- Johannes Szasz
- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Kepler Universitätsklinikum GmbH, Krankenhausstraße 9, 4020, Linz, Österreich
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- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Kepler Universitätsklinikum GmbH, Krankenhausstraße 9, 4020, Linz, Österreich
- Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Altenberger Straße 69, 4040, Linz, Österreich
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- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Kepler Universitätsklinikum GmbH, Krankenhausstraße 9, 4020, Linz, Österreich.
- Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Altenberger Straße 69, 4040, Linz, Österreich.
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Gupta AK, Lavin A, Kucharik MP, Moseson J. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed Secondary to Duodenal Ischemia. Cureus 2020; 12:e7022. [PMID: 32211258 PMCID: PMC7081732 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We would like to present a rare case of postoperative duodenal ischemia managed conservatively. This is an 83-year-old female who underwent an elective costotransversectomy and discectomy. The surgery was complicated by hypotension. Postoperative recovery was complicated by episodes of diarrhea and melena with a hemoglobin drop. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) performed revealed diffusely ischemic duodenal mucosa affecting both the first and second parts. Computed tomography angiography failed to find occlusion of blood supply. The patient was managed conservatively with fluids and hemodynamic support. The blood supply to the duodenum is highly collateral making ischemia here rare. In similar case reports of successfully conservatively managed duodenal ischemia, EGD was also performed due to similar rare presentations and diagnostic challenges/uncertainties, despite EGD currently not being considered a useful adjunct in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia. They were also managed conservatively with fluid replacement, bowel reset, and proper selection of current medications.
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- Anupam K Gupta
- Surgery, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
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- Surgery, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
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Evaluation of the Impact of Sarcopenia in Patients with Acute Mesenteric Ischemia. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 63:170-178.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Chiu YW, Wu CS, Chen PC, Wei YC, Hsu LY, Wang SH. Risk of acute mesenteric ischemia in patients with diabetes: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan. Atherosclerosis 2020; 296:18-24. [PMID: 32005001 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2020.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Diabetes is a common and complex endocrine disorder that often results in hyperglycemia, which has been strongly implicated in several cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events that cause disability. Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a vascular emergency with high mortality rates. We conducted a population-based cohort study that utilizes data from medical claims databases to investigate whether diabetes increases the risk of AMI. METHODS Using claims data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance program, 66,624 diabetic patients were enrolled from 1998 to 2009, and a comparison group of 266,496 individually matched subjects without diabetes was selected. The two groups were followed up until diagnosis of AMI, death, or the end of 2011. Incidence rates of AMI were assessed in both groups. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratios of diabetes for AMI. RESULTS The diabetes cohort had a higher incidence rate than the comparison cohort for AMI (0.56 vs. 0.29 per 1,000 person-years). After adjusting for sex, age, comorbidity, and health system utilization, the adjusted hazard ratio of diabetes was 1.32 (95% confidence interval 1.11-1.56) for AMI. The risk of AMI associated with diabetes was greater in men (adjusted hazard ratio = 1.48, 95% confidence interval 1.17-1.87) than in women (adjusted hazard ratio = 1.17, 95% confidence interval 0.92-1.49). CONCLUSIONS There was an increased risk of AMI in patients with diabetes. However, further research is required to understand whether this association is causal or due to a common set of risk factors.
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- Yen-Wei Chiu
- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Emergency Medicine, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Statistics and Information Science, College of Science, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Occupational Safety and Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Recanalization using direct stenting before bowel resection for acute-on-chronic superior mesenteric artery occlusion: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2020; 68:92-95. [PMID: 32126354 PMCID: PMC7052432 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.02.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Early notice of acute-on-chronic mesenteric ischemia leads to improved survival. Endovascular recanalization and surgery may be effective for this type of ischemia. Direct stenting could save time of recanalization. As recanalization time is saved, it leads to less distal embolization risk.
Introduction Acute-on-chronic mesenteric ischemia (ACMI) refers to acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) developing in a patient displaying typical symptoms of chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI). Delayed treatment can cause short bowel syndrome and increased mortality. Intervention involves intestinal revascularization and resection of the necrotic intestine. However, the revascularization procedure must consider the chronic nature of the occlusion. Presentation of case A 79-year-old man presented with periumbilical pain for 6 h. AMI was diagnosed, together with chronic superior mesenteric artery occlusion and suspected intestinal necrosis. The symptomatic CMI might have insufficient blood flow to intestines. Endovascular recanalization of the superior mesenteric artery using direct stenting was performed before laparotomy to improve blood flow to the intestines. Subsequent laparotomy revealed approximately 60 cm of ischemic small bowel extending from the jejunum (300 cm anal to the ligament of Treitz) to the ileum (30 cm oral to the terminal ileum). The necrotic bowel was resected without anastomosis. At the second-look operation, further resection was not required. Discussion Making a differential diagnosis between acute and acute-on-chronic occlusions is essential for determining the necessity of recanalization and the method of restoring the intestinal blood flow. Here, the patient with symptomatic CMI might have had insufficient blood flow to the intestines despite establishing collateral supply. We determined that recanalization was needed. Direct stenting without predilation could save time to recanalization and result in less risk of distal embolization. Conclusion This case suggests prompt recanalization using direct stenting can minimize subsequent bowel resection in patients with ACMI.
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Gupta S, Tomar DS. Ischemic Gut in Critically Ill (Mesenteric Ischemia and Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia). Indian J Crit Care Med 2020; 24:S157-S161. [PMID: 33354034 PMCID: PMC7724951 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Ischemic gut or splanchnic hypoperfusion is a life-threatening emergency and it is associated with high mortality. It requires prompt diagnosis and intervention to establish the mesenteric blood flow, hence an attempt to avoid gut necrosis. Despite the understanding of pathogenesis of acute mesenteric ischemia and advanced treatment and revascularization techniques, it still remains a big diagnostic dilemma for the clinicians. Any delay in diagnosis and appropriate treatment affects the overall outcome of the patient. The high incidence of sepsis and multiorgan failure requires high-quality intensive care management. How to cite this article: Gupta S, Tomar DS. Ischemic Gut in Critically Ill (Mesenteric Ischemia and Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia). Indian J Crit Care Med 2020;24(Suppl 4):S157–S161.
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- Sachin Gupta
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Safavi-Naeini P, Rasekh A. Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation: Role of the Left Atrial Appendage. Card Electrophysiol Clin 2019; 12:13-20. [PMID: 32067643 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccep.2019.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia. Patients with AF have a higher risk for thromboembolism than individuals without AF. The left atrial appendage (LAA) is the main source of thromboembolism because of its anatomic, mechanical, and electrophysiologic properties, and accounts for more than 90% of thrombus formation in patients with AF. Advancement in imaging expands knowledge about anatomic and physiologic characteristics of LAA. The risk of thromboembolism events in patients with AF depends on clinical comorbidities and structural and physiologic parameters of atria, especially LAA. This article discusses AF-related thromboembolic events and the role of the LAA.
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- Payam Safavi-Naeini
- Electrophysiology Clinical Research and Innovation, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6624 Fannin Street Suite 2480, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Cardiology, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX, USA.
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Leshnower BG, Keeling WB, Duwayri YM, Jordan WD, Chen EP. The “thoracic endovascular aortic repair-first” strategy for acute type A dissection with mesenteric malperfusion: Initial results compared with conventional algorithms. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019; 158:1516-1524. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.01.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2018] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Gao Z, Yin L, Pan Y, Chen B. Treatment of Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombus by Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 65:286.e9-286.e13. [PMID: 31743781 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) greatly improves the diagnosis of superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis, which presents as the unspecific symptom of abdominal pain. Prothrombotic states or thrombophilia and local intra-abdominal infections are major causes of SMV thrombosis. A 37-year-old Chinese woman was diagnosed with SMV and portal vein thrombosis. The patient was initially given 40 mg of heparin sodium every 12 hr and 80,0000 U/day of urokinase using superior mesenteric artery angiography. The abdominal pain was not relieved after treatment. The patient then underwent open surgery, where an ileal branch of the SMV was punctured, a 4F sheath was introduced into the vein toward the portal vein, and a 20-cm Unifuse catheter was placed inside the thrombus for further thrombolysis. Both heparin sodium and urokinase were infused through catheter-directed thrombolysis. The patient's symptoms then gradually resolved.
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- Zhiwei Gao
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China.
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Matthaei H, Klein A, Branchi V, Kalff JC, Koscielny A. Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI): absence of renal insufficiency and performance of early bowel resection may indicate improved outcomes. Int J Colorectal Dis 2019; 34:1781-1790. [PMID: 31512020 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-019-03388-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is still associated with very high morbidity and mortality while the rareness and heterogeneity hamper the establishment of evidence-based guidelines. We sought to help standardize contemporary treatment by a cohort study at our tertiary center in the rising endovascular age. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted from 2005 to 2015. Patients with occlusive (OMI), non-occlusive (NOMI), and venous mesenteric ischemia (VMI) were compared with respect to clinical and treatment parameters as well as outcome. RESULTS The study cohort consisted of 48 patients composed of 27 males and 21 females with an average age of 63 years and an average BMI of 25.1 kg/m2. In 48% of patients (N=23), an acute arterial OMI had occurred while NOMI was present in 31% (N=15) and VMI in 21% (N=10). Interventional and intraoperative recanalizations were significantly more often required in OMI patients compared with other entities (p=0.003). Patients with venous mesenteric ischemia had a significant better overall survival than patients with OMI or NOMI in the univariate analysis (p=0.027). Patients with renal failure had a 14.7-fold higher relative risk (Cox p=0.013) and patients without bowel resection during primary surgery had a 17.8-fold higher relative risk (Cox p=0.047) to die of AMI in the postoperative course. CONCLUSIONS AMI remains a rare but oftentimes fatal disease. Our study provides evidence that outcome may depend on the AMI subtype, presence of renal insufficiency, and early bowel resection. Further research should help individualize treatment for optimized outcomes.
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- Hanno Matthaei
- Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53127, Bonn, Germany.
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Witte MB. Reconstructive Surgery for Intestinal Failure. Visc Med 2019; 35:312-319. [PMID: 31768395 PMCID: PMC6873023 DOI: 10.1159/000503042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intestinal failure (IF) in the adult is the result of a wide spectrum of disease. Acute mesenteric ischemia, postoperative short bowel due to a complicative course, and Crohn's disease are major causes of IF. Reconstructive surgery in the context of IF comprises a spectrum of procedures including stoma takedown, reversal of laparostomies, and closure of enteric fistulas. METHODS This article is based on a PubMed-based literature search and personal experience in adult patients with IF. RESULTS This review summarizes therapeutic options of reconstructive surgery in adult patients focusing on the main reasons of IF such as mesenteric ischemia, complicative previous surgery, and Crohn's disease. Indications and contraindications are discussed as well as the optimal time point of reconstructive surgery. CONCLUSION This overview summarizes surgical aspects in a special cohort of patients with a rare disease entity necessitating an interdisciplinary approach.
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- Maria B. Witte
- *Maria B. Witte, Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, University Medical Center Rostock, Schillingallee 35, DE–18507 Rostock (Germany), E-Mail
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Vassiliu P, Ntella V, Theodoroleas G, Mantanis Z, Pentara I, Papoutsi E, Mastoraki A, Arkadopoulos N. Successful management of adhesion related small bowel ischemia without intestinal resection: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2019; 10:29-35. [PMID: 31559107 PMCID: PMC6751506 DOI: 10.4291/wjgp.v10.i2.29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intraabdominal adhesions develop spontaneously or after an inflammatory process or surgical procedure in the abdomen. They are the most common cause of small bowel obstruction (SBO). SBO occasionally leads to intestinal ischemia (InIs) which can be a life-threatening condition that requires management as soon as possible. We herein report a case of SBO with InIs presented in our institution and treated without intestinal resection.
CASE SUMMARY A 34-year-old man presented at the emergency department after a 12-h-onset diffuse abdominal pain, bloating and nausea. He had a history of traumatic right hepatectomy 11 years ago as well as adhesiolysis and resection of a long part of small bowel 2 years ago. An abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed dilated loops that led to the diagnosis of SBO. Due to deteriorating lactic acidosis, the patient was operated. Torsion of the small bowel around an adhesion led to 2.30 m of ischemic ileum. After the application of N/S 40 °C for 20 min, the intestine showed signs of improvement and it was decided to avoid resection and instead temporary close the abdomen with vacuum-pack technique. At the second-look laparotomy 48 h later, the intestine appeared normal. The patient was discharged on the 8th post-op day in excellent condition.
CONCLUSION In case of SBO caused by adhesions, extreme caution is needed if InIs is present, as the clinical signs are mild and you should rely for diagnosis in CT findings and lactate levels. Conservative surgical approach could reverse the effects of InIs, if performed quickly, so that intestinal resection is avoided and should be used even when minimum signs of viability are present.
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- Pantelis Vassiliu
- 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens 12462, Greece
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- 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens 12462, Greece
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- 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens 12462, Greece
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- 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens 12462, Greece
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- 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens 12462, Greece
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- 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens 12462, Greece
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- 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens 12462, Greece
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- 4th Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens 12462, Greece
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Otsuka H, Uehata A, Sakurai K, Sato T, Aoki H, Nakagawa Y. Necessity of revascularization for acute mesenteric ischemia in symptomatic patients with spontaneous isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery. Vascular 2019; 28:109-114. [PMID: 31446850 DOI: 10.1177/1708538119872403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Objectives We evaluated the necessity of revascularization for acute mesenteric ischemia in symptomatic patients with spontaneous isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery. Methods This retrospective study included 28 consecutive, symptomatic patients with spontaneous isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery treated at our hospital between December 2005 and December 2017. Patients with concomitant aortic dissection were excluded. We reviewed the patients’ clinical presentation; laboratory evaluations; computed tomography findings, including the true lumen residual ratio (i.e., the minimum true lumen size compared to the diameter of the transverse section of the dissected artery) at the time of admission; the number of patients who were suspected of having bowel ischemia; and the number of patients who required surgical or endovascular treatment and their outcomes. Additionally, to evaluate the true lumen residual ratio in symptomatic patients with bowel ischemia, the true lumen residual ratio in those with abnormal laboratory data were compared with that in those without abnormal laboratory data. Initial true lumen residual ratio values were also compared with final values. Furthermore, we assessed the clinical details of patients who had bowel necrosis. Categorical variables were compared using the χ2 test or Fisher’s exact test, and continuous values were presented as either the mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range 25–75%). Variables were analyzed using Student’s t-test or the Mann–Whitney U test. Results The patients’ age ranged between 41 and 85 years, and 25 were men. Although nine patients were suspected of having acute mesenteric ischemia, only one underwent bowel resection. None of the patients had an indication for revascularization. The true lumen residual ratio of the nine patients with abnormal laboratory data were significantly lower than those of the 19 without abnormal laboratory data (10 [0–25]% vs. 40 [20–50]%, p = 0.005). The patient who underwent bowel resection had a true lumen residual ratio of 10%; however, there was no obvious abnormal laboratory data suggestive of bowel necrosis. Dissections were managed conservatively in all patients. True lumen residual ratio increased from initial value of 30 (10–48)% to 98 (60-100)%at the final imaging study ( p < 0.0001). There were no adverse events related to the mesenteric circulation during the follow-up period of 2–11 years. Conclusions Reintervention is rarely required for spontaneous isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery, even in symptomatic patients, and spontaneous resolution of the luminal compromise is the rule.
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- Hiroyuki Otsuka
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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Olson MC, Fletcher JG, Nagpal P, Froemming AT, Khandelwal A. Mesenteric ischemia: what the radiologist needs to know. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2019; 9:S74-S87. [PMID: 31559155 DOI: 10.21037/cdt.2018.09.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening condition that often presents with abdominal pain. Early diagnosis with contrast-enhanced computed tomography and revascularization can reduce the overall mortality in AMI. This article reviews practical etiological classification, pathophysiology of imaging manifestations and common pitfalls in intestinal ischemia.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Memet O, Zhang L, Shen J. Serological biomarkers for acute mesenteric ischemia. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2019; 7:394. [PMID: 31555708 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2019.07.51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) defines a complex of conditions characterized by an interruption of the splanchnic circulation, leading to insufficient oxygen delivery or utilization to fill the metabolic needs of the visceral organs. Early diagnosis and immediate therapy are the cornerstones of early ischemia to reach a successful outcome and are necessary to reduce the high mortality. Although there is still lack of specific biomarkers to assist the diagnosis of AMI in clinical practice, there are several biomarkers with high specificity, may become a potential tools in early diagnosis of AMI, including intestinal fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP), a-glutathione S-transferase (a-GST), D-dimer, L- and D-lactate, citrulline, ischemia modified albumin, procalcitonin (PCT). However, they use in clinical limited duo to the many studies about these makers finished with small patient populations, and heterogeneous among these populations. This review describes the etiology of AMI, the current most studied promising biomarkers, the current research situation and future of biomarker research.
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- Obulkasim Memet
- Center of Emergency & Intensive Care Unit, Medical Center of Chemical Injury, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, China
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- Center of Emergency & Intensive Care Unit, Medical Center of Chemical Injury, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, China
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- Center of Emergency & Intensive Care Unit, Medical Center of Chemical Injury, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, China
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Augène E, Lareyre F, Chikande J, Guidi L, Ballaith A, Bossert JN, Pelletier Y, Caradu C, Hassen-Khodja R, Raffort J. Platelet to lymphocyte ratio as a predictive factor of 30-day mortality in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0219763. [PMID: 31314768 PMCID: PMC6636734 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Acute mesenteric ischemia is associated with high rates of mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) on 30-day outcomes in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia. Material and methods Consecutive patients who were admitted for an acute mesenteric ischemia were retrospectively included. The full white blood count at the time of admission to the hospital was recorded. The population was divided into 4 subgroups according to the quartiles of the NLR and the PLR. The 30-day outcomes including the mortality and the complications were compared among the subgroups. Results In total, 106 patients were included. A surgical treatment including revascularization and/or digestive resection was performed for 56 patients (52.8%). The 30-day all-cause mortality was 72 patients (67.9%). Patients with higher PLR value (PLR >429.3) had significantly higher rate of mortality compared to the other groups (80.8% vs 46.2%, 66.7% and 77.8%, p = 0.03). No significant difference on 30-day outcome was observed among the subgroups divided according to the NLR. Conclusion The PLR, but not the NLR, is a predictive factor of 30-day mortality in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia.
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- Emmanuel Augène
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
- Université Côte d'Azur, CHU, Nice, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, CHU de Bordeaux, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
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- Unit of Vascular Surgery, CHU de Bordeaux, University of Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
- Université Côte d'Azur, CHU, Nice, France
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- Université Côte d'Azur, CHU, Nice, France
- Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
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Caluwaerts M, Castanares-Zapatero D, Laterre PF, Hantson P. Prognostic factors of acute mesenteric ischemia in ICU patients. BMC Gastroenterol 2019; 19:80. [PMID: 31146693 PMCID: PMC6543602 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-019-0999-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background The primary endpoint was to investigate the prognostic factors of acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) in ICU patients. Methods Retrospective observational, non-interventional, monocentric study of a cohort of 214 ICU patients with a confirmed diagnosis of arterial AMI. Results We collected demographics, mortality, hospital stay, prior medical history, comorbidities, reasons for ICU admission, laboratory investigations, diagnostic procedures, therapy, severity scores. The 30-day mortality rate was 71% for the 214 patients with arterial AMI. The incidence of nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia was particularly high. AMI was a secondary diagnosis in 58% of patients. Half of the population was represented by surgical patients who mostly required an urgent procedure. The mortality rate was not different in the subgroup with aortic surgery. Three factors were associated with an increase or decrease in mortality: the maximal dose of vasopressors (VP) administered to the patient (OR = 1.20; 95%CI = 1.08–1.33; p < 0.001), arterial change in lactate values within the first 24 h of admission (OR = 1.24; 95%CI = 1.05–1.48; p = 0.012) and anticoagulation (OR = 0.19; 95%CI = 0.043–0.84; p = 0.029). Conclusions Fatalities after AMI were related to a high incidence of multi-organ failure. The monitoring of arterial lactate appeared helpful to identify the patients with a poor prognosis.
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- Martin Caluwaerts
- Department of Intensive Care, Cliniques St-Luc, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Hippocrate, 10, 1200, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Intensive Care, Cliniques St-Luc, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Hippocrate, 10, 1200, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Intensive Care, Cliniques St-Luc, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Hippocrate, 10, 1200, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Intensive Care, Cliniques St-Luc, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Hippocrate, 10, 1200, Brussels, Belgium.
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Lemma AN, Tolonen M, Vikatmaa P, Mentula P, Vikatmaa L, Kantonen I, Leppäniemi A, Sallinen V. Choice of First Emergency Room Affects the Fate of Patients With Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia: The Importance of Referral Patterns and Triage. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019; 57:842-849. [PMID: 31126834 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Despite modern advances in diagnosis and treatment, acute arterial mesenteric ischaemia (AMI) remains a high mortality disease. One of the key modifiable factors in AMI is the first door to operation time, but the factors attributing to this parameter are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting delay, with special focus on the pathways to treatment. METHODS This was a single academic centre retrospective study. Patients undergoing intervention for AMI caused by thrombosis or embolism of the superior mesenteric artery between 2006 and 2015 were identified from electronic patient records. Patients not eligible for intervention or with chronic, subacute onset, colonic only, venous, or non-occlusive mesenteric ischaemia were excluded. Patients were divided into two groups according to the first speciality examining the patient (surgical emergency room [SER], surgeon examining the patient first or non-surgical emergency room [non-SER], internist examining the patient first). The primary endpoint was first door to operation time and secondary endpoints were length of stay and 90 day mortality. RESULTS Eighty-one patients with AMI were included. Fifty patients (62%) died during the first 30 days and 53 (65%) within 90 days. Presenting first in non-SER (vs. SER) was independently associated with a first door to operation time of over 12 h (OR 3.7 [95% CI 1.3-10.2], median time 15.2 h [IQR 10.9-21.2] vs. 10.1 h [IQR 6.9-18.5], respectively, p = .025). The length of stay was shorter (median 6.5 days [4.0-10.3] vs. 10.8 days [7.0-22.3], p = .045) and 90 day mortality was lower in the SER group (50.0% vs. 74.5%, p = .025). CONCLUSIONS The first specialty that the patient encounters seems to be crucial for both delayed management and early survival of AMI. Developing fast/direct pathways to a unit with both gastrointestinal and vascular surgeons offers the possibility of improving the outcome of AMI.
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- Aurora N Lemma
- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Transplantation and Liver Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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Predictive Risk Factors of Intestinal Necrosis in Patients with Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis: Retrospective Study from a Single Center. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 2019:8906803. [PMID: 31205904 PMCID: PMC6530214 DOI: 10.1155/2019/8906803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSES Mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) is a serious condition. The current study aimed to identify risk factors of intestinal necrosis (IN) in patients with MVT to predict the onset of patients. METHODS Data pertaining to patients diagnosed with MVT between 2014 and May 2018 were reviewed. Patients' characteristics and risk factors of IN were assessed. RESULTS Seventy-eight patients were included in our study, of whom all cases were diagnosed as superior mesenteric venous thrombosis. There were fifty-eight cases (74%) with intestinal necrosis and twenty cases (26%) without intestinal necrosis. Multivariate analysis of factors associated with IN was organ failure (odds ratio (OR): 4.1; 95% confidence interval (95%CI): 1.26-8.59; P=0.028), elevated serum lactate (OR:3.6; 95% CI: 1.51-5.47; P=0.024), bowel loop dilation on computerized tomography (CT) scan (OR: 2.8; 95% CI: 1.32-7.23; P=0.031), and the time between onset of symptoms and operation (OR: 4.8; 95% CI: 1.36-9.89; P=0.012). Area under the receiver operating characteristics curve for the diagnosis of IN with MVT was 0.901 (95%CI: 0.809-0.993; P=0.000) depending on the different number of predictive factors. CONCLUSION Predictive risk factors for IN with MVT were organ failure, elevated serum lactate level, bowel loop dilation on CT, and the time between onset of symptoms and operation. However, this result is from a retrospective study and further long-term, large-sample prospective studies are required to confirm this finding.
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