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Mesenteric Ischemia

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Summary<br />

•The diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia requires a high index of<br />

suspicion.<br />

•Requires prompt treatment to prevent bowel infarction.<br />

•Bedside laparoscopy is a viable option to evaluate the small<br />

bowel in unstable patients.<br />

•Consider a second look laparotomy if bowel viability is in<br />

question.

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