TY  - JOUR
T1  - An Overview on Ischemic Colitis Diagnostic & Management Approach
A1  - Galwy Abdulrahman Kurkuman
A1  - Hassan Amer A Alsaluli
A1  - Omar Ahmed Mohammed Alshehri
A1  - Mansour Abdullah M. Alsuayri
A1  - Saad Haif Saeed Alqahtani
A1  - Khalid Siraj Saad Altalhiyyah
A1  - Saeed Abdullah Alahmari
A1  - Bader Abdulaziz Alyousef
A1  - Felwah Mohammed Yamani
JF  - World Journal of Environmental Biosciences
JO  - World J Environ Biosci
SN  - 2277-8047
Y1  - 2021
VL  - 10
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/ueTWoTfKw9
SP  - 52
EP  - 56
N2  - Ischemic colitis (IC) is the most frequent form of intestinal ischemia, affecting mostly older people with a reported incidence of 16 cases per 100,000 person-years. It is caused by a sudden cut in the blood flow to the colon that compromises its perfusion and functionality. It is transient in most cases and resolves without sequelae, whereas some patients develop colonic necrosis and gangrene that can be life-threatening. Therefore, a high index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis, and treatment are vital in the management of ischemic colitis. We aimed to review the literature to enhance the understanding and awareness of ischemic colitis. We reviewed the literature for ischemic colitis; clinical manifestations, risk factors, and approach to diagnosis. Articles were chosen from the PubMed database, and selected studies were subjected to a thorough review. The clinical features of ischemic colitis differ depending on the clinical circumstances as well as the intensity and duration of the ischemia. A diagnosis of ischemic colitis can often be established clinically based upon history, physical examination, and clinical setting. Moreover, it can be confirmed by a lower endoscopy and abdominal computed tomography (CT) which is beneficial for ruling out other etiologies of abdominal pain.
UR  - https://environmentaljournals.org/article/an-overview-on-ischemic-colitis-diagnostic-management-approach-azo3n6x3as9unkf
ER  -