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Can chronic mesenteric ischemia cause pancreatic insuffiency?
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It depends.: This usually causes infarction of the bowel more than anything else, but if a artery supplying the pancreas is involved, it might cause insufficiency indirectly, along with probable pancreatitis.
Answered 4/15/2013
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No.: Chronic mesenteric ischemia (cmi) occurs because of poor blood flow to the intestines, classically needing 2 out of 3 blood vessels to the gut with a significant narrowing. The usual symptoms of cmi are abdominal pain after meals, unintended weight loss, and a "fear of eating." the pancreas has such a rich blood supply that poor blood flow to it is not usually a problem.
Answered 4/15/2013
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