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Inferior Mesenteric Artery Stenting as a Novel Treatment for Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia in Patients with an Occluded Superior Mesenteric Artery and Celiac Trunk

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) is a challenging problem, with revascularization the mainstay of treatment. Management of CMI is especially challenging in the patient with superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and celiac artery (CA) occlusions. REPORT: We report a case series of four patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia who were not candidates for CA or SMA revascularization who were successfully treated with inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) angioplasty and stent placement to improve collateral circulation and palliate symptoms. DISCUSSION: To our knowledge, this is the largest case series to date reporting the use of an IMA stent to improve collateral circulation in patients with CMI.

Source: EJVES Extra

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvsextra.2014.01.001

Authors: M. Wohlauer, H. Kobeiter, P. Desgranges, J.P. Becquemin, F. Cochennec

Institutions: University of Colorado Anschutz, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Henri-Mondor, Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: National Institute of General Medical Sciences