ischaemic enteritis Flashcards
1
Q
acute occlusion of which 3 major arteries leads to infarction?
A
coeliac
inferior mesenteric
superior mesenteric
2
Q
where can ischaemic lesions affect?
A
SI only
LI only
Si and LI
3
Q
mesenteric venous occlusion?
A
possible but less common than mesenteric arterial occlusion
4
Q
result of major vessel occlusion?
A
transmural - mucosal and submucosal injury
5
Q
name 7 conditions/ things that predispose ischaemia?
A
severe atherosclerosis oral contraceptives cardiac failure arterial embolism dehydration arterial thrombosis vasoconstrictive drugs
6
Q
when does IE occur?
A
when blood flow to SI is reduced
