Colon Ischemia: An Update for Clinicians

Thomas G Cotter; Adam C Bledsoe; Seth Sweetser

doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.02.006

Colon Ischemia: An Update for Clinicians

Mayo Clin Proc. 2016 May;91(5):671-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.02.006.

Authors

Thomas G Cotter¹, Adam C Bledsoe¹, Seth Sweetser²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
² Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Electronic address: sweetser.seth@mayo.edu.

PMID: 27150214
DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.02.006

Abstract

Colon ischemia (CI) is an underrecognized entity associated with high morbidity and mortality. Establishing the diagnosis and initiating appropriate and timely treatment is critical for improving outcomes. Colon ischemia is a disease spectrum that requires a full understanding for recognition and treatment. This review outlines the full spectrum of CI management from initial presentation to medical and surgical treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Age Distribution
Aged
Colon / blood supply*
Colonic Diseases / complications*
Colonic Diseases / diagnosis
Colonic Diseases / etiology
Colonic Diseases / mortality
Colonography, Computed Tomographic
Colonoscopy
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
Humans
Ischemia*
Male
Necrosis / etiology*
Sex Distribution