Intestinal ischemia is a group of conditions that happen when intestinal blood flow decreases because of a blocked blood vessel. The small and large intestines can both be affected by intestinal ...

Insufficient supply of oxygen causes cell death and permanent damage to intestinal tissues. Mesenteric ischemia can be caused ...

BACKGROUND: Ischemic bowel disease, especially acute mesenteric ischemia, carries high morbidity and mortality rates. Any delay in diagnosis or treatment aggravates the patient's outcome.

Ongoing investigation of the role of ischemic mucosal injury in NEC has now progressed to the molecular level. Recent information weakens the connection between bowel ischemia, NEC, and the diving ...

A higher risk for ischemic heart diseases was associated with IBD only in male patients, whereas a negative association was seen among female patients. HealthDay News — Male patients with ...