Abstract
Ischemie colitis occurs as a result of intestinal ischemia, which is a consequence of lower blood flow in the area. The severity of the ischemia varies from the whole intestinal wan being affected (gangrenous colitis) to damage to the mucous membrane and/or sub-mucosa (non-gangrenous colitis).
This disease usually affects primarily people in older age groups, with high occurrence in the 70-79 years of age demographic. It is more common among women.
The basic diagnostic method for intestinal colitis is colonoscopy. Patients with gangrenous colitis require a surgical intervention.