Presentation
J Vasc Surg 35:453–460 Article PubMed Google Scholar Moawad J, Gewertz BL (1997) Chronic mesenteric ischemia, clinical presentation and diagnosis. [link.springer.com]
Surgical treatment of chronic mesenteric ischemia: Literature review and case presentation. Rev Colomb Cir. 2012;27:55-62. Pecoraro F, Rancic Z, Lachat M, Mayer D, Amann-Vesti B, Pfammatter T, et al. [revistacirugia.org]
Treatment
Gastroenterology 118:954–968 Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Char D, Hines G (2001) Chronic mesenteric ischemia: diagnosis and treatment. [link.springer.com]
Initial treatment of chronic occlusion involves antihypertensives. [merckmanuals.com]
Surgical treatment of chronic mesenteric ischemia: Literature review and case presentation. Rev Colomb Cir. 2012;27:55-62. Pecoraro F, Rancic Z, Lachat M, Mayer D, Amann-Vesti B, Pfammatter T, et al. [revistacirugia.org]
Prognosis
Prognosis is poor if the intestine is not revascularized within 4 to 6 hours. For chronic occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery and celiac axis, dietary modifications may temporarily relieve symptoms. [merckmanuals.com]