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Chronic intestinal angina and bypass revascularisation : a case report
Marival T. , Van Damme H. , Limet R.
Rev Med Liege 2006, 61(2),71-75Abstract : Intestinal angina is a rare affection with a high morbidity-mortality rate if not diagnosed. It is characterized by abdominal pain and postprandial vomiting, weight loss and anorexia. Arteriography allows confirmation of the diagnosis. The following case is a typical example of its clinical presentation and surgical treatment. Different techniques of revascularisation in case of a stenosis of the main digestive arteries are discussed.
