Diagnosis gaps mask true burden of life-threatening bowel disease

A new study reveals that acute mesenteric ischemia—a surgical emergency with high mortality—is far more common than hospital statistics suggest, varying dramatically by region and diagnostic intensity. Healthcare systems and policymakers need better detection protocols to identify at-risk patients and allocate resources effectively.

Originaltitel: The incidences of acute mesenteric ischaemia vary greatly depending on the population and diagnostic activity