Mesenteric Arteriography
Alternate Names : Abdominal Arteriogram, Arteriogram - Abdomen
DefinitionMesenteric arteriography is a type of X-ray examination of the the vessels that provide blood to the organs of the abdomen (including the small and large bowel).
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Why is the Test Performed?
The arteriography is done after an endoscopy (a procedure using an illuminating instrument to examine the internal organ) cannot locate the source of bleeding in the intestinal system or other studies prove inadequate in evaluating neoplasms (abnormal growths). It may also be used to evaluate vessel damage after an abdominal trauma.
If a site of active bleeding is identified, metallic coils or special chemicals and foams can be placed into the feeding (source) artery, in order to occlude it and prevent further bleeding. Similarly, vessels feeding cancers may be blocked to help reduce tumor size prior to surgery and chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
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