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Area commonly affected by ischemic colitis

Illustration showing where ischemic colitis occurs

Ischemic colitis occurs when blood flow to part of the large intestine is reduced or blocked. The two main arteries that supply blood to the colon are the superior mesenteric artery and the inferior mesenteric artery.
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