Gastroenterology Surgery

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  Med Open Press

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  February 2026

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• Gastroenterology Surgery

Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: A Vascular Emergency That Requires Immediate Recognition

Acute mesenteric ischemia is a life-threatening vascular emergency caused by a sudden reduction in intestinal blood flow. Because its early symptoms may appear nonspecific, delayed diagnosis remains common and is strongly associated with bowel necrosis, sepsis, and high mortality.