The correlation of the D-dimer test and biphasic computed tomography with mesenteric computed tomography angiography in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia

Akyidiz, HIZIR; Akcan, Alper; Oztuerk, AHMET; Sozuer, Erdogan; Küçük, Can; Karahan, Ibrahim

doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.02.011

The correlation of the D-dimer test and biphasic computed tomography with mesenteric computed tomography angiography in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia

Akyidiz H. Y., Akcan A., Oztuerk A., Sozuer E., Küçük C., Karahan I.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.197, no.4, pp.429-433, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 197 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2009
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.02.011
Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.429-433
Keywords: Acute mesenteric ischemia, Biphasic computed tomography (CT) with mesenteric CT angiography, D-dimer
Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis is the main factor to improve the outcome of acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI). The goal Of this Study Was to assess the correlation of the D-dimer test and biphasic computed tomography (CT) with mesenteric CT angiography for the diagnosis of AMI.