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Intestinal ischemia (is-KE-me-uh) occurs when blood flow to your intestines is diminished. Intestinal ischemia can affect your small intestine, your large intestine (colon) or both. Intestinal ischemia is a serious condition that can lead to death.
Intestinal ischemia can cause pain and make it difficult for your intestines to do their job. In severe cases, loss of blood flow to the intestines can lead to damaged or dead intestinal tissue.
Effective treatments are available for intestinal ischemia. The most critical factor in reversing intestinal ischemia is recognizing the early symptoms and getting medical help right away.
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- CT angiography (CTA). RadiologyInfo.org. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=angioct. Accessed May 19, 2010.
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