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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Feham Tariq, MD [2]
Overview
The definitive diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia relies mainly on the imaging studies of which the most accurate is high resolution computed tomographic angiography. It not only demonstrates the site of occlusion in the vessels but also guides about making the correct choice of treatment.
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Gold standard/Study of choice for mesenteric ischemia:
- High resolution computed tomographic angiography (HRCTA) is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia for the following reasons:
- Confirms the diagnosis
- Determines the prognosis
- Identifies collateral circulation
- Potential sources of inflow
- Determines the type of occlusion
Sensitivity and specificity:[1]
| Do | Sensitivity | Specificity |
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| High resolution computed tomographic angiography | 94% | 95% |
✔= The best test based on the feature
Diagnostic results
The following result of computed tomographic angiography is confirmatory of mesenteric ischemia:
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| Classic meniscus sign |
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| Multiple areas of narrowing and irregularity |
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References
- ↑ Cudnik, Michael T.; Darbha, Subrahmanyam; Jones, Janice; Macedo, Julian; Stockton, Sherrill W.; Hiestand, Brian C.; Jones, Alan E. (2013). "The Diagnosis of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis". Academic Emergency Medicine. 20 (11): 1087–1100. doi:10.1111/acem.12254. ISSN 1069-6563.