Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia

Question 1

Cause of acute mesenteric ichaemia

Answer 1

embolism resulting in occlusion of an artery which supplies the small bowel.

Question 2

Risk factors for acute mesenteric ischaemia

Answer 2

AF

Question 3

Symptoms of acute mesenteric ischaemia

Answer 3

Abdominal pain severe and of sudden onset, out of keeping with physical examination findings

Question 4

Management of acute mesenteric ischaemia

Answer 4

Immediate laparotomy particularly if signs of advanced ischaemia (perionitis or sepsis). Poor prognosis.