Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the diagnosis and treatment of acute mesenteric ischemia.MethodsClinical data of 12 cases with acute mesenteric ischemia diagnosed by both operation and pathology were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsThe cases were mainly aged patients accompanied by cardiovascular disease and easily developed to strangulative intestinal obstruction. The mortality rate of this disease was very high.ConclusionThe early diagnosis with suitable techniques and prompt treatment are the keys to the management of this disease.

Key words: acute mesenteric ischemia, strangulative intestinal obstruction, early diagnosis, surgical treatment