Control of the splanchnic circulation.
Year: 1977
Type: article
Abstract: The major regulatory factors in the mesenteric circulation include general hemodynamic forces, the autonomic nervous system, circulating vasoactive substances, tissue metabolites and intrinsic characteristics of vascular smooth muscle. During mesenteric ischemic states smooth muscle spasm elevates resistance to blood flow and aggravates intestinal tissue hypoxia leading to mucosal necrosis. Close intraarterial infusion of potent vasodilator drugs holds the promise of reversing intestinal ischemia and preserving viability of the gut.
Source: PubMed Central
Author: E D Jacobson
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2397494994