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Observational studyEuropean journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society2026

The real-world management of acute mesenteric ischemia in Spain: results from a multicenter national survey.

Ana-Maria González-Castillo, Laura Calsina Juscafresa, Arantxa Gelabert, Alina Velescu, Enrico Marrano, Pirkka Vikatmaa, Matti Tolonen

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Observational study in European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06428240 (Reality of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in Catalonia, is There a Chance to Improvement?), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Reality of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia in Catalonia, is There a Chance to Improvement?

TypeobservationalSponsorHospital del MarRan2024 to 2026Enrolled50ConditionsAcute Mesenteric Ischemia
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Ana-Maria González-CastilloTrauma and Emergency Surgery Unit, Section of General Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Hospital del Mar., Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Barcelona, 08003, Spain. amgonzalezcastillo@hmar.cat.
Laura Calsina JuscafresaPompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain.
Arantxa GelabertInterventional Radiology Unit, Radiology Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Alina VelescuPompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain.
Enrico MarranoTrauma and Emergency Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Germans Trias I, Pujol University Hospital, Badalona, Spain.
Pirkka VikatmaaAbdominal Cnter, Vascular Surgery, HUS Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Matti TolonenAbdominal Center, Emergency Surgery, HUS Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) remains one of the most lethal vascular emergencies, with in-hospital mortality rates frequently exceeding 50%. Although early diagnosis and timely revascularization are critical, clinical practice remains highly variable. This study aimed to evaluate the real-world management of AMI in Spain, identifying gaps in resources, protocols, and interhospital coordination.

methodsA national cross-sectional survey was conducted between March and August 2024 using the Survio

resultsA total of 291 surgeons responded. The median age was 40 years (IQR: 17). Most were consultants (76.3%) working in tertiary (42.6%), secondary (33%), or community hospitals (24.4%). While 97.6% reported access to 24/7 multiphasic CT and 90.4% to round-the-clock radiology, only 51.9% had 24/7 interventional radiology and 60.1% vascular surgery. Just 26.8% had institutional AMI protocols. The median distance to a referral center was 25 km (range: 2-250 km), and 68.4% reported difficulty in patient transfers. While 96.9% felt competent managing AMI, only 36.4% were familiar with the term "intestinal stroke." A total of 76.3% expressed interest in joining a national AMI registry.

conclusionsSpanish surgeons report high self-perceived clinical competence in AMI management, but systemic fragmentation, lack of protocols, and logistical barriers limit optimal care. These findings underscore the urgent need for coordinated regional networks, standardized care pathways, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes in acute mesenteric ischemia across European healthcare systems.

trial registrationRetrospectively registred and recorded in Clinical Trials. NCT06428240, registration date on 20th/05/2024.

Indexed as

Mesenteric IschemiaPractice Patterns, Physicians'Acute DiseaseAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSpainSurveys and QuestionnairesAcute mesenteric ischemiaCare bundleClinical pathwaysIntestinal ischemiaMesenteric ischemiaMultidisciplinary organizationPractice patternsTeam-based care

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PMID42154050
PMCPMC13186878

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