Mesenteric Ischaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Blood Supply
A
From Aorta
- Coeliac Artery
- Sup Mesenteric Artery
- Inf Mesenteric Artery
2
Q
Foregut includes the
A
Stomach
Duodenum
Biliary System
Liver
pancreas
spleen
Supplied by coeliac artery
3
Q
Midgut includes the
A
Distal duodenum to first half of transverse colon
Supplied by sup mesenteric artery
4
Q
Hindgut includes the
A
second half of transverse colon to rectum
Supplied by inf mesenteric artery
5
Q
Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischaemia
A
CT Angiography
6
Q
Cause of Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia
A
Thrombus (blood clot)
Atrial Fibrillation
7
Q
Diagnosing Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia
A
Contrast CT
Metabolic Acidosis
Raised Lactate