scholarly journals Mesenteric artery calcium scoring: a potential screening method for chronic mesenteric ischemia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke G. Terlouw ◽  
Desirée van Noord ◽  
Theo van Walsum ◽  
Marco J. Bruno ◽  
Adriaan Moelker
Keyword(s):  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Interobserver Agreement ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Calcium Score ◽  
Celiac Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Arteries ◽  
Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia

Abstract Objective A practical screening tool for chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) could facilitate early recognition and reduce undertreatment and diagnostic delay. This study explored the ability to discriminate CMI from non-CMI patients with a mesenteric artery calcium score (MACS). Methods This retrospective study included CTAs of consecutive patients with suspected CMI in a tertiary referral center between April 2016 and October 2019. A custom-built software module, using the Agatston definition, was developed and used to calculate the MACS for the celiac artery (CA), superior mesenteric artery (SMA), and inferior mesenteric artery. Scoring was performed by two blinded observers. Interobserver agreement was determined using 39 CTAs scored independently by both observers. CMI was defined as sustained symptom improvement after treatment. Non-CMI patients were patients not diagnosed with CMI after a diagnostic workup and patients not responding to treatment. Results The MACS was obtained in 184 patients, 49 CMI and 135 non-CMI. Interobserver agreement was excellent (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.910). The MACS of all mesenteric arteries was significantly higher in CMI patients than in non-CMI patients. ROC analysis of the combined MACS of CA + SMA showed an acceptable AUC (0.767), high sensitivity (87.8%), and high NPV (92.1%), when using a ≥ 29.7 CA + SMA MACS cutoff. Comparison of two CTAs, obtained in the same patient at different points in time with different scan and reconstruction parameters, was performed in 29 patients and revealed significant differences in MACSs. Conclusion MACS seems a promising screening method for CMI, but correction for scan and reconstruction parameters is warranted. Key Points • A mesenteric artery calcium score obtained in celiac artery and superior mesenteric artery has a high negative predictive value for chronic mesenteric ischemia and could serve as a screening tool. • Interobserver agreement of the mesenteric artery calcium score is excellent. • Scan and reconstruction parameters influence the mesenteric artery calcium score and warrant the development of a method to correct for these parameters.

Stenting of stenotic mesenteric arteries for symptomatic chronic mesenteric ischemia

VASA ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 425-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aschenbach ◽  
Bergert ◽  
Kerl ◽  
Zangos ◽  
Neumeister ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Celiac Artery ◽  
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Mesenteric Arteries ◽  
Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Technical Failure

Background: We report the results of our single center series of patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI) to determine the role of stenting in the management of patients. Patients and methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients with CMI treated endovascularly with stent revascularisation from January 2008 to January 2011.CMI diagnosis was made according to clinical symptoms, including postprandial abdominal pain, food fear, and weight loss. Additionally, the diagnosis was confirmed by duplex ultrasonography and/or computed tomography angiography and/or contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography. Results: All 45 patients presented with typical CMI symptoms: 45/45 (100 %) had postprandial pain, 31/45 (68.8 %) had a weight loss of more than 10 kilograms, and 11/45 (24.4 %) suffered from ischemic colitis combined with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. In three patients occlusion could not be crossed, therefore considered as technical failure. A total of 55 arteries were stented in the remaining 42 patients. Nineteen patients underwent SMA stenting alone, eight underwent celiac stenting, alone and three patients underwent stenting of inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) alone. We performed combined stenting of the celiac artery and superior mesenteric artery in ten patients, and one patient underwent a combined stenting of the celiac artery and the IMA. All three mesenteric arteries were stented in only one patient. Primary technical success was achieved in 42/45 (94.8 %) patients. Clinical symptom relief was achieved in 39/45 (86.6 %) patients with abdominal pain. Increased body weight was observed in 28/31 (90.3 %) patients with an average weight gain of 8.8 kilograms (5 - 12 kilograms), and 10/11 (90.9 %) patients recovered from ischaemic colitis/lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Conclusions: Stent revascularisation can be considered as the first-line therapy for patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia.

Postprandial lower limb pain: An unusual presentation of visceral arteries occlusion

Vascular ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 316-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Patelis ◽  
Konstantinos Papoutsis ◽  
Dimitrios Liakopoulos ◽  
Andreas Koutsoumpelis ◽  
Christos Bakogiannis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Inferior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Celiac Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Arteries ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Time Curve ◽  
Lower Limb Pain ◽  
Visceral Arteries

This case report describes an atypical and unique presentation of mesenteric arteries occlusive disease. The patient presented with typical symptoms of chronic mesenteric ischemia, as well as with an atypical new symptom; postprandial buttock and lower limbs pain. Pain followed the time curve of the postprandial abdominal discomfort, starting 30 min after meals and gradually resolving within 2 h. The patient had been tolerating the signs of chronic mesenteric ischemia quite well by adjusting the quantity of food per meal to relieve symptoms. Angiography showed that the celiac artery, the superior mesenteric artery, and distal aorta were occluded, leaving the inferior mesenteric artery as the only feeding vessel of all abdominal viscera and both the lower limbs. Since an English medical literature search returned only one marginally similar case, we consider this case of iliac arteries’ “steal syndrome” from the inferior mesenteric artery unique.

scholarly journals Percutaneous retrograde revascularization of chronic occlusions of the superior mesenteric artery via collaterals of the celiac artery

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilhelm H. Kersjes ◽  
Alexander Hesse
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Abdominal Aorta ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Celiac Artery ◽  
Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Technical Success ◽  
Chronic Total Occlusions

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the technical success of percutaneous retrograde revascularization of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) via the celiac artery (CA) in patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia (CMI). Methods We performed a retrospective review of three patients with chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of the origin of SMA which were recanalized retrograde via collaterals of the CA after frustrating attempt of antegrade revascularization from the abdominal aorta in our institute between May 2019 and June 2020. Results All technical procedures of retrograde revascularization of CTOs of SMA via collaterals of the CA were successful. The clinical outcome resulted in a sustained resolution of abdominal pain in all cases. Conclusion Retrograde recanalization of SMA via collaterals from the CA seems to be a successful endovascular option for patients with CMI and a chronically occluded superior mesenteric artery when antegrade recanalization fails as far as it can be concluded from the small number of presented cases.

Combined Endovascular and Surgical Retrograde Superior Mesenteric Artery Recanalization

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed M. Peeran
Keyword(s):  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Atherosclerotic Lesion ◽  
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia ◽  
Hybrid Technique ◽  
Current Standard ◽  
Stent Deployment

Acute mesenteric ischemia is a life-threatening vascular emergency associated with a very high mortality rate. In the setting of necrotic bowel, the current standard of care requires a laparotomy with bowel resection and surgical or endovascular revascularization of the superior mesenteric artery. Unfortunately, mesenteric bypass confers high perioperative mortality, in some reports up to 45%. A hybrid technique that employs an exploratory laparotomy, catheterization of the distal superior mesenteric artery, and stent deployment across the atherosclerotic lesion was first described in 2004 for the treatment of acute-on-chronic mesenteric ischemia. This chapter describes the appropriate clinical indications, the technical aspects of performing this hybrid procedure, as well as the challenges and common pitfalls encountered.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document