Table 3. Radiographic Features of Group of Eight Patients with Post-Ischemic Strictures at Time of Diagnosis with Ischemic Bowel Disease.
Patient No. | Vessels | Length (cm) | Enhancement of Bowel Wall | Ischemic Category |
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1 | Moderate atherosclerotic change at aorta and IMA proximal | 20 | Decreased; wall defect | Ischemic colitis (nonocclusive) |
2 | Mild atherosclerotic change at aorta | 20 | Decreased | Ischemic colitis (nonocclusive) |
3 | Moderate atherosclerotic change at aorta; focal thrombosis at mid SMA | 40 | Mild | Arterial occlusion |
Mucosal | ||||
4 | Mild atherosclerotic change at aorta and SMA | 10 | Moderate | Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia |
Mucosal; focal decreased | ||||
5 | Moderate atherosclerotic change at aorta and SMA | 14 | Decreased; wall defect | Nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia |
6 | IMV obliteration | 10 | Decreased | Venous occlusion |
7 | Thrombosis in SMV and portal vein | 25 | Mild | Venous occlusion |
Homogeneous; wall defect | ||||
8 | Thrombosis in SMV and portal vein | 40 | Mild | Venous occlusion |
Layered; wall defect |
IMA = inferior mesenteric artery, IMV = inferior mesenteric vein, SMA = superior mesenteric artery, SMV = superior mesenteric vein