CTA and MRA in mesenteric ischemia: part 1, Role in diagnosis and differential diagnosis

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Feb;188(2):452-61. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.1167.

Abstract

Objective: CT angiography and MR angiography are the main techniques for the noninvasive diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia. High clinical suspicion and knowledge of the differential diagnostic possibilities in this clinical setting are essential for the correct interpretation of the scans.

Conclusion: CT angiography and MR angiography are well suited for the workup of patients when mesenteric ischemia is suspected.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angiography / methods
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Male
  • Mesenteric Arteries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mesenteric Arteries / pathology*
  • Mesentery / blood supply
  • Mesentery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mesentery / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*