The next case from our Case of the Month series is dedicated to atherosclerotic occlusion of all three main visceral arteries coming from abdominal aorta,
which led to severe ischemic necrosis of abdominal organs and
ultimately to death caused by combined septic and hypovolemic shock. We
are using this case to demonstrate one of the rarer, but highly serious
complications of severe atherosclerosis and organ ischemia. Together
with the description of the main findings during the autopsy we have
also included a short overview of the theory on ischemic enterocolitis,
its main signs, possible therapy and also differential diagnosis for
clinical practice.