Colonoscopy-related colonic ischemia.
World J Gastroenterol
; 27(42): 7299-7310, 2021 Nov 14.
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ABSTRACT
Colonoscopy is a risk factor for colon ischemia. The colon is susceptible to ischemia due to its minor blood flow compared to other abdominal organs; the etiology of colon ischemia after colonoscopy is multifactorial. The causative mechanisms include splanchnic circulation impairment, bowel preparation, drugs used for sedation, bowel wall ischemia due to insufflation/barotrauma, and introduction of the endoscope. Gastroenterologists must be aware of this condition and its risk factors for risk minimization, early diagnosis, and proper treatment.
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Colite Isquêmica
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Isquemia Mesentérica
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2021
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