Name: multimodality diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia
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Description: Early diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia remains challenging because mesenteric ischemia presents with no key symptoms or physical findings, and no ...

The section on the free jejunal flap is the result of work with Akiko Yano, MD, Kochi Medical School.

A clinical investigation of ICG imaging was performed under approval by the Ethics Committee of Kochi Medical School with informed consent from every patient. A total of 25 patients were included, who underwent reconstructive surgery using free jejunal graft following resection of cancer of the pharynx or cervical esophagus between 2011 and 2016. Regarding the US, the video records obtained in clinical practice between 2000 and 2018 have been reviewed. Ethical approval was waived on this, according to the institutional e...

Mesenteric ischemia remains an unsolved problem beyond the clinical field. To solve such a common problem, similar pathology in other organs may be helpful to take a hint. The concept of &#34;ischemic cascade&#34; was proposed for acute myocardial infarction32, and regional wall motion abnormalities (hypokinesis, akinesis, and dyskinesis) located at the early stage of the cascade have been used as an indicator of myocardial infarction instead of coronary blood flow, which cannot be assessed noninv...

Acute mesenteric ischemia can be life-threatening unless diagnosed and treated without delay1,2; however, early diagnosis followed by restoration of perfusion before progressing to bowel necrosis, preferably within 4 h, remains challenging for several reasons: (1) mesenteric ischemia is caused via multiple mechanisms and associated with several diseases managed by different specialties; (2) there are no symptoms, signs, or laboratory data specific for mesenteric ischemia; and (3) computed tomography (CT), the gold standard for diagnostic imaging, is misleading because ischemia can be present despite an opacified superior mesenteric artery (SMA)2,3,4,5.
Causes of mesenteric ischemia include embolism, thrombosis, dissection, or non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia (NOMI)3,6. Embolism is caused by a cardiogenic thrombus in patients with atrial fibrillation, dilated left ventricle, or atheroma in the aorta, which is asymptomatic until embolization. Occasionally, a thrombus is generated in the SMA or superior mesenteric vein. It has recently been shown that COVID-19 can lead to thrombus formation7. In aortic dissection, the intimal flap in the aorta occludes the orifice of the SMA, or dissection extends into the SMA, and an expanded false lumen compresses the true lumen. Because this obstruction is &#34;dynamic,&#34; mesenteric ischemia occurs even when the SMA is shown to be opacified on contrast CT. It is not uncommon for mesenteric ischemia to appear together with other critical conditions, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, or aortic rupture, thus necessitating a prompt and accurate diagnosis to prioritize treatment. In patients who undergo blood dialysis for years, the SMA is often narrowed due to calcifications, and the blood flow can be critically reduced following cardiac surgery using extracorporeal circulation or various types of stress8,9,10. NOMI can be caused by inadequate oxygen supply to the SMA due to heart failure, cardiac arrest, or hypoxemia despite a patent SMA11,12,13. Considering various etiologies and patterns of occurrence, not only blood flow in the SMA but also ischemic status in the intestinal wall must be assessed.
Another reason for delayed diagnosis is a lack of key symptoms or physical findings. Defense becomes obvious after the intestine is necrotized. Although several laboratory tests, such as C-reactive protein, lactate, citrulline, or intestinal fatty acid-binding protein, have been investigated as potential indicators of mesenteric ischemia4,14, no laboratory test has been shown to detect an early stage of mesenteric ischemia to date15. Although CT is the standard diagnostic imaging modality of mesenteric ischemia16,17,18, there can be errors in diagnosis or pitfalls in the filming technique5,19, and thus expertise is needed for an accurate diagnosis, which may necessitate the transfer of the patient to another facility. In addition, CT is not available for patients in the operating room (OR), emergency department (ER), or intensive care unit (ICU) who cannot be transferred to the Radiology Department. Allergies to contrast media, renal toxicity, or radiation exposure also limit CT as the initial diagnostic examination for every patient with abdominal pain.
Bowel ischemia is also problematic for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. During radical surgery for pharyngeal cancer, a free jejunal flap is used to reconstruct the resected pharynx. A portion of the jejunum is harvested with an artery and vein pedicle, which is anastomosed to the vessels in the cervical region, followed by anastomosis of the jejunal flap to the pharynx and esophagus. To confirm the competency of the vascular anastomosis, indocyanine (ICG) imaging was performed intraoperatively (sections 3). However, there are occasions when the flap develops necrosis within several days after surgery. Although rare, flap necrosis can be fatal unless detected and treated without delay. Thus, various attempts for detecting jejunal ischemia have been developed, such as frequent ultrasonography (US) to confirm blood flow, repeated endoscopy to verify mucosal color, or designating a sentinel portion of the jejunum to monitor perfusion, which is buried afterward by an additional surgical procedure20,21,22; however, such maneuvers are difficult for both patients and physicians. Other modalities applied to the clinical use for diagnosing bowel ischemia include optical coherence tomography23, laser speckle contrast imaging24, sidestream dark field imaging25, and incident dark field imaging26. These promising modalities are expected to become widely available through further development.
Considering the nature of mesenteric ischemia, which affects several fields in various situations, it is important to have multiple measures for detecting it. This article proposes two potential candidates for this purpose, US and near-infrared light and presents the representative findings.

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			<td>HyperEye Medical System</td>
			<td>Mizuho Ikakogyo Co., Ltd.</td>
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			<td>ICG imaging system used in Figure 3</td>
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			<td>Indocyanine green&#160;</td>
			<td>Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.</td>
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			<td>ICG used for ICG imaging in Figure 3</td>
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			<td>TEE system</td>
			<td>Philips Electronics</td>
			<td>iE33</td>
			<td>TEE system used in Figure 5</td>
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			<td>TOS-96, TOS-OR</td>
			<td>TOSTEC Co.</td>
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			<td>NIRS system used in Figure 4</td>
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			<td>Ultrasonographic system</td>
			<td>Hitachi, Co.</td>
			<td>EUB-555, EUP-ES322</td>
			<td>echo system used in Figure 1</td>
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			<td>Ultrasonographic system</td>
			<td>Aloka Co.</td>
			<td>SSD 5500</td>
			<td>echo system used in Figure 2</td>
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			<td>Vscan</td>
			<td>GE Healthcare Co.</td>
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			<td>Palm-sized echo used in Figure 2</td>
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multimodality diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia

Early diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia remains challenging because mesenteric ischemia presents with no key symptoms or physical findings, and no laboratory data specifically indicates intestinal tissue ischemic status before necrosis develops. While computed tomography is the standard for diagnostic imaging, there are several limitations: (1) repeated assessments are associated with increased radiation exposure and risk of renal damage; (2) the computed tomography findings can be misleading because necrosis occasionally occurs despite opacified mesenteric arteries; and (3) computed tomography is not necessarily available within the golden time of salvaging the intestines for those patients in the operating room or at a place far from the hospital. This article describes a challenge to overcome such limitations using ultrasonography and near-infrared light, including clinical studies. The former is capable of providing not only morphologic and kinetic information of the intestines but also perfusion of the mesenteric vessels in real-time without transferring the patient or exposing them to radiation. Transesophageal echocardiography enables precise assessment of mesenteric perfusion in the OR, ER, or ICU. Representative findings of mesenteric ischemia in seven aortic dissection cases are presented. Near-infrared imaging with indocyanine green helps visualize the perfusion of vessels and intestinal tissues although this application requires laparotomy. Findings in two cases (aortic aneurysm) are shown. Near-infrared spectroscopy demonstrates oxygen debt in the intestinal tissue as digital data and can be a candidate for early detection of mesenteric ischemia without laparotomy. The accuracy of these assessments has been confirmed by intraoperative inspections and postoperative course (prognosis).

TEE 
There were two types of findings: (1) &#34;branch type&#34; with a true compressed lumen in the SMA by an expanded false lumen without blood flow, and (2) &#34;aortic type&#34; with the intimal flap at the orifice of the SMA and lack of blood flow in the SMA (Figure 5A). The representative TEE findings of three cases with bowel necrosis caused by acute aortic dissection are shown. In one case of the former type, the true lumen in the SMA were severely compressed (<...

This article presents a multimodal approach that aims to overcome the limitations of traditional methods in detecting mesenteric ischemia and preventing bowel necrosis. The presented technique offers a promising solution by combining state-of-the-art ultrasonography with cutting-edge near-infrared light technologies.

Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia

Early diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia remains challenging because mesenteric ischemia presents with no key symptoms or physical findings, and no ...

This protocol will be helpful for making an early diagnosis and treatment of mesenteric ischemia before developing broad necrosis. Non-invasive method without an exposure of irradiation, or need of contrast media. It may be also useful for diagnosing non-obstructive mesenteric ischemia, as well as strangulated hernias.Emergency medicine, intensive care medicine, gastroenterology, digestive surgery, and so on. It may be difficult for beginners to manipulate the T probe in the stomach. Experienced anesthesiologists may help them because this technique is based on comprehension of images related to the probe manipulations.Begin by visualizing the descending aorta on the short axis and advancing the probe into the stomach while maintaining the aorta image in view. Rotate the probe counterclockwise with slight anti flexion of the probe tip for continuous contact with the esophageal wall. Switch to color doppler mode for easy identification of visceral branches through flow signals.Ensure the celiac artery orifice appears at the 12 o'clock position of the abdominal aorta. Advance the probe one inch further, positioning the superior mesenteric artery or SMA at the 12 to two o'clock position. Rotate the scanning plane to 90 degrees to visualize the long axis view of the aorta and visceral branches.Use a convex or sector probe with a frequency range of two to five megahertz for optimal visualization and assessment of the intestine through the abdominal wall. Position the probe on the abdominal wall near the navel to visualize the intestine. Locate an acoustic window between the intestinal gas.Then place the probe vertically above the naval level to assess the SMA flow. Locate the SMA originating from the abdominal aorta and running caudally within a short distance. Inject 2.5 milligrams of ICG dissolved in 10 milliliters of distilled water into the central venous line.Follow the injection with a 10 milliliter saline flush. Visualize the perfused ICG in the mesenteric artery and the intestinal tissue. Use a suitable sensor to measure the relative oxygen saturation for the targeted tissue depth.Observe the regional oxygen saturation value displayed, which updates every five seconds. The representative TEE findings of three cases of bowel necrosis caused by acute aortic dissection are shown. In one case, the true lumen in the SMA was severely compressed.In the case of aortic-type malperfusion, the SMA had no detectable flow while the celiac artery exhibited a strong flow signal. In a different case, both arteries experienced malperfusion resulting in no blood flow at the respective locations. The abdominal ultrasound revealed diminished or absent peristalsis and intestinal dilation.Portal vein thrombosis was observed, characterized by a lack of blood flow in the left branch of the portal vein, leading to the umbilical portion, as well as an enlarged extra hepatic portal vein with a flow signal defect. In a case involving salvaged intestine associated with acute aortic dissection, the blood flow in the SMA was weak. However, an increased flow with a reverse direction into the distal portion from the branch artery was observed.During laparotomy, the intestine displayed a slightly pale appearance and diminished peristalsis. Following revascularization, both color and movement showed improvement. Upon arterial clamping, relative oxygen saturation dropped to less than 60%in many cases, but recovered after re-perfusion.Post-surgery, relative oxygen saturation stayed more than 60%with no necrosis. Vein clamping slightly reduced the relative oxygen saturation and significantly elevated the hemoglobin index. During surgery, the perfusion status of a patient can change rapidly and unpredictably.Therefore, it is essential to conduct timely assessments to ensure that the patient's condition is closely monitored and any necessary interventions are taken promptly.

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