gastrointestinal disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Treatment of Ischemic Colitis
IV fluids, bowel rest, and antibiotics Rarely surgery Treatment of ischemic colitis is supportive with IV fluids, bowel rest, and antibiotics. The underlying cause of the low-flow state (eg, control of cardiac arrhythmia) is treated if relevant. Surgery is rarely required, unless ischemic colitis is a complication of a vascular procedure or there is full-thickness necrosis. About 5% of patients have a recurrence. Occasionally, strictures develop at the site of the ischemia several weeks later, necessitating surgical resection. 