Mesenteric Ischaemia Flashcards

1
Q

Blood Supply

A

From Aorta
- Coeliac Artery
- Sup Mesenteric Artery
- Inf Mesenteric Artery

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2
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Foregut includes the

A

Stomach
Duodenum
Biliary System
Liver
pancreas
spleen

Supplied by coeliac artery

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3
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Midgut includes the

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Distal duodenum to first half of transverse colon

Supplied by sup mesenteric artery

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4
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Hindgut includes the

A

second half of transverse colon to rectum

Supplied by inf mesenteric artery

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5
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Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischaemia

A

CT Angiography

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6
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Cause of Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia

A

Thrombus (blood clot)
Atrial Fibrillation

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7
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Diagnosing Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia

A

Contrast CT
Metabolic Acidosis
Raised Lactate

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