Chronic mesenteric ischemia diagnosed via incidental CT findings with gastroenterologist perspective: Two case reports

Figure 1 Computed tomography abdomen protocol and angiography protocol. A and B: Show the presence of significant calcification at both the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) (A: Sagittal reconstruction), with extensive calcification at the SMA ostium when viewed in axial view; C and D: Show extensive calcifications at both the celiac trunk and SMA, with a 1.5 cm portion of the SMA distal to the calcification showing vascular occlusion (C: Sagittal reconstruction), extensive calcification at the SMA ostium when viewed in axial view (D).

Figure 2 Computed tomography abdomen protocol and angiography protocol. A and B: Show the presence of significant calcification at both the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) (A: Sagittal reconstruction), with extensive calcification at the SMA ostium when viewed in axial view. The SMA show extensive calcification along the entirety of its length especially in sagittal view; C and D: Show extensive calcifications at both the celiac trunk and SMA (C: Sagittal reconstruction), extensive calcification at the SMA ostium when viewed in axial view (D).

Figure 3 Completion angiography following stenting (arrow) of the superior mesenteric artery. The superior mesenteric artery is patent with good contrast filling distally, indicating adequate mesenteric blood flow.

Figure 4 Completion angiography following stenting (arrow) of the superior mesenteric artery. The superior mesenteric artery is patent with good contrast filling distally, indicating adequate mesenteric blood flow.