S Kammerer1, M Köhler2, C Schülke2, P Lebiedz3, W Heindel2, B Buerke2. 1. Institut für Klinische Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland. sara.kammerer@ukmuenster.de. 2. Institut für Klinische Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland. 3. Department für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Schwerpunkt internistische Intensivmedizin/ Notfallmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI), a rare form of mesenteric perfusion, is associated with a high mortality rate, especially when the diagnosis is delayed. OBJECTIVE: Optimizing the diagnostic workup and the use of modern diagnostic possibilities are needed to reduce mortality and morbidity. RECOMMENDED APPROACH: Recent studies recommend not yet standardized integration of computed tomography into the diagnostic workup. This paper gives an overview of the current data for the diagnosis of NOMI.
BACKGROUND: Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI), a rare form of mesenteric perfusion, is associated with a high mortality rate, especially when the diagnosis is delayed. OBJECTIVE: Optimizing the diagnostic workup and the use of modern diagnostic possibilities are needed to reduce mortality and morbidity. RECOMMENDED APPROACH: Recent studies recommend not yet standardized integration of computed tomography into the diagnostic workup. This paper gives an overview of the current data for the diagnosis of NOMI.