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Ischemic Colitis

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Colonic Diseases

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Ischemic colitis is the most frequent form of mesenteric ischemia, and it predominantly affects the elderly. There are two principal forms: 85% of patients show a nongangrenous type, and 15% develop transmural necrosis (1).

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