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Surgery- Acute Abdomen Flashcards

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Causes of acute mesenteric ischemia

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Abrupt arterial occlusion:

  1. Cardiac embolic event (a.fib, valvular disease, aneurysm, recent MI)
  2. Acute thrombosis (PAD or low CO)
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Lab findings of acute mesenteric ischemia

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Leukocytosis
↑ Hbg 
↑ Amylase 
Metabolic acidosis (low bicarb)
↑ lactate
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