Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT
Ischaemic colitis
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise ischaemic colitis — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- Acute reduction in blood flow to the large bowel causing mucosal ischaemia, haemorrhage, and ulceration - the most common form of intestinal ischaemia, predominantly in the elderly with vascular disease.
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