Open AccessEvaluation of characteristics of left-sided colorectal perfusion in elderly patients by angiography
Author(s) -
Zhang Chao,
Ang Li,
Tao Luo,
Yu Li,
Fēi Li,
Jia Li
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.v26.i24.3484
Subject(s) - medicine , perfusion , angiography , radiology , cardiology
Handling of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) and maintaining anastomotic perfusion are important in radical resection of left-sided colorectal cancer. However, the branching of this artery and the drainage patterns of this vein vary among individuals, and the characteristics and perfusion region of this artery in elderly patients remain unclear.