Fig. 3
From: Factors that may affect the outcome of acute occlusive mesenteric ischemia. A single-center study
VAMI cases management. Among the 25 patients with VAMI, 3 cases had no indications for intestinal necrosis and underwent endovascular surgery. 22 cases had 1 or 2 indications for intestinal necrosis. 3 of 22 cases refused further surgery and underwent anticoagulation therapy alone. 4 of 22 cases underwent endovascular surgery for recanalization and refused further surgery after successful recanalization. 6 of 22 cases underwent open surgery and intestinal necrosis was found in all the cases. Open surgery with necrotic small bowel removal and ostomy was performed. 9 of 22 cases underwent laparoscopic exploration and intestinal necrosis was found in 7 of 9 cases. Open surgery with necrotic small bowel removal and ostomy was performed. The other 2 of 9 cases with no intestinal necrosis refused further surgery and underwent anticoagulation therapy