Diagnosis and treatment of acute superior mesenteric artery embolism

Acute superior mesenteric artery embolism can be diagnosed by X-ray photography, ultrasound examination, blood routine examination, etc., as follows: 1. X-ray photography X-ray photography is a common way to examine acute superior mesenteric artery embolism. In the early stage of the disease, small intestine inflation can be seen in X-ray images. With the development of the disease, edema and thickening of small intestine and colon wall can also be seen. 2. Ultrasound examination can be used to clarify the hemodynamic status of mesentery and the degree of proliferation of intestinal wall and mesentery, which provides basis for diagnosis of disease. 3. Blood routine examination In patients with acute superior mesenteric artery embolism, the white blood cell count in peripheral blood of patients may increase. Acute superior mesenteric artery embolism can be treated by general treatment, drug treatment, surgical treatment, etc., as follows: 1. Patients with general treatment should pay attention to rest, fast and drink according to doctor's advice, and give gastrointestinal decompression when necessary to help relieve digestive tract pressure. At the same time, appropriate liquid supplement should be given to maintain water and electrolyte balance in the body, which is conducive to recovery of the disease. 2. Drug therapy Patients can use heparin, warfarin, urokinase and other drugs under the guidance of doctors to improve intestinal blood circulation and promote recovery of the disease. 3. Surgical treatment If the patient's condition is serious, surgery can also be considered. Common surgical methods include intestinal resection, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, arteriotomy and thrombectomy under direct vision.