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Complications
By Mayo Clinic staffIn most cases, ischemic colitis resolves on its own within one to two days. In more advanced cases of ischemic colitis, complications may include:
- Gangrene. Untreated ischemic colitis could lead to tissue death (gangrene) in your colon. Gangrene may develop after the initial reduction of blood flow to your colon and can result in death if you don't receive timely treatment.
- Rupture and bleeding. Ischemic colitis can also cause a hole (perforation) in your intestine or persistent bleeding.
- Pain and blockage. Even as healing occurs, ischemic colitis can lead to colon scarring and narrowing. This can cause chronic abdominal pain and blockage.
References
- McQuaid KR. Gastrointestinal disorders. In: McPhee SJ, et al. Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment. 49th ed. New York, N.Y: McGraw-Hill; 2010. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=6395. Accessed May 27, 2010.
- Stoffel EM, et al. Mesenteric ischemia. In: Greenberger NJ, et al. Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Endoscopy. New York, N.Y: McGraw-Hill; 2009. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=6200589. Accessed May 27, 2010.
- Sun MY, et al. Ischemic colitis. Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2007;20:5.
- Koutroubakis IE. Ischemic colitis: Clinical practice in diagnosis and treatment. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2008;14:7302.
- Sotiriadis J, et al. Ischemic colitis has a worse prognosis when isolated to the right side of the colon. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2007;102:2247.
- Grubel P, et al. Colonic ischemic. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed May 28, 2010.
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