tetano
Editor, Senior Moderator
J Natl Med Assoc
. 2021 Dec 29;S0027-9684(21)00224-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2021.12.003. Online ahead of print.
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in Patients with COVID-19: Review of the literature
Can Chen[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Yi-Wei Li[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Peng-Fei Shi[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Shen-Xian Qian[SUP] 3 [/SUP]
Affiliations
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has resulted in a global health emergency. In addition to common respiratory symptoms, some patients with COVID-19 infections may experience a range of extra-pulmonary manifestations, such as digestive system involvement. Patients with COVID-19 have been reported to suffer from acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) that is associated with disease-related severity and mortality. However, in the context of COVID-19, the exact cause of AMI has yet to be clearly defined. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the available data and elucidates the possible underlying mechanisms linking COVID-19 to AMI, in addition to highlighting therapeutic approaches for clinicians. Finally, given the severe global impact of COVID-19, we emphasize the importance of coordinated vaccination programs.
Keywords: Acute mesenteric ischemia; COVID-19; Gastrointestinal disorders; SARS-CoV-2; Therapy.
. 2021 Dec 29;S0027-9684(21)00224-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2021.12.003. Online ahead of print.
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in Patients with COVID-19: Review of the literature
Can Chen[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Yi-Wei Li[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Peng-Fei Shi[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Shen-Xian Qian[SUP] 3 [/SUP]
Affiliations
- PMID: 34973847
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jnma.2021.12.003
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has resulted in a global health emergency. In addition to common respiratory symptoms, some patients with COVID-19 infections may experience a range of extra-pulmonary manifestations, such as digestive system involvement. Patients with COVID-19 have been reported to suffer from acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) that is associated with disease-related severity and mortality. However, in the context of COVID-19, the exact cause of AMI has yet to be clearly defined. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the available data and elucidates the possible underlying mechanisms linking COVID-19 to AMI, in addition to highlighting therapeutic approaches for clinicians. Finally, given the severe global impact of COVID-19, we emphasize the importance of coordinated vaccination programs.
Keywords: Acute mesenteric ischemia; COVID-19; Gastrointestinal disorders; SARS-CoV-2; Therapy.