Mesenteric Ischemia
Conditions
Brief summary
The study aims to identify several factors that can accurately predict the incident of intestinal infraction in patients with mesenteric vascular occlusion or ischemia.
Detailed description
The study aims to identify several clinical, laboratory, and radiologic factors that can accurately predict the occurrence of intestinal infraction in patients with mesenteric vascular occlusion or ischemia in order to prevent unnecessary surgical intervention in patients with just intestinal ischemia and to hasten intervention in patients with actual intestinal gangrene.
Interventions
Intravenous heparin injection in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia and evaluating their response within 24 hours
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with acute mesenteric Ischemia
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with other causes of acute abdomen other than mesenteric Ischemia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical improvement | 48 hours | Number of patients with resolved abdominal symptoms and incidence of patients developing shock |
Countries
Egypt