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Review
. 2008 Dec;69(12):686-91.
doi: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.12.686.

Acute mesenteric ischaemia: facts and perspectives

Ahmed N Assar  1 , Christopher K Zarins
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Review

Acute mesenteric ischaemia: facts and perspectives

Ahmed N Assar et al. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2008 Dec.

Abstract

Acute mesenteric ischaemia is a catastrophic abdominal emergency with an extremely high mortality rate. This article discusses the aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of acute mesenteric ischaemia with emphasis on avoidance of common errors that contribute to the poor outcome inherent to this condition.

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