To evaluate clinical characteristics, risk factors, type of performed surgical procedures, and outcomes of patients with acute mesenteric ischemia who underwent emergency surgery, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention.
Key Findings:
53 patients met the inclusion criteria for acute mesenteric ischemia.
Most common causes were arterial thrombosis (43%) and arterial embolism (40%).
87% of patients were referred from surrounding hospitals, with significant delays in surgery for those transferred, averaging 29 km distance.
Interpretation:
Acute mesenteric ischemia presents significant diagnostic challenges and high mortality rates, necessitating timely intervention and improved surgical strategies, particularly in diagnostic approaches.
Limitations:
Retrospective design may introduce bias, particularly in data collection.
Limited generalizability due to single-center study.
Conclusion:
Early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention are critical for improving outcomes in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia, particularly addressing delays in diagnosis and treatment.
