Table 2.

Prognostic parameters of acute mesenteric ischemia

Time lapse till revascularization

Pathogenesis of the occlusion (embolism, thrombosis, NOMI)

Affected intestinal artery (celiac artery, SMA, IMA, multiple vessels)

Location of the occlusion (central, peripheral)

Degree of ischemia (complete, reversible)

Extent of ischemia (extensive, localized)

Affected intestinal segment (small or large intestine, combined)

NOMI = Non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia; SMA= superior mesenteric artery; IMA = inferior mesenteric artery.