Operative confirmation of Doppler ultrasound in evaluation of intestinal ischemia
O'Donnell, J.A.; Hobson, R.W.
Surgery 87(1): 109-112
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6060 PMID: 6444258 Document Number: 167896
The prediction at operation of viability of ischemic intestine frequently is difficult and has resulted in recommendations for reoperation to assess intestine of questionable viability. This report describes the use of the Doppler ultrasonic flowmeter in three patients with ischemic intestine caused by acute superior mesenteric arterial thrombosis. Reliability of the Doppler technique was confirmed at second-look operations in each patient.