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Surgery to create an alternate path for blood to travel to the intestines

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Mesenteric artery bypass is used to treat mesenteric ischemia (mesenteric ischemia), in which an artery that supplies blood to your intestines is narrowed or blocked. In this procedure, the surgeon will connect a vein from another part of the body or a tube made of synthetic material above and below the blockage, allowing blood to flow around it.

The surgeons in our Vascular and Endovascular Program are experts at handling even the most complex vascular disorders. Patients travel hundreds of miles to receive quality care from our specialists.

What to expect during mesenteric artery bypass

You will be asked to not eat or drink before the procedure. Ask your doctor if you should take your regular medications. You will be placed under general anesthesia and may have a breathing tube inserted in your throat.

The surgeon will make an incision in your abdomen to access the mesenteric artery and intestines. After evaluating the intestines, the surgeon may remove tissue that has been damaged due to decreased blood flow. If using a vein from another area of your body—often the thigh—an additional incision will need to be made to retrieve it. The surgeon will then sew the vein or synthetic tube onto the mesenteric artery above and below the blockage.

After the surgery, you will likely need to stay in the hospital for five to seven days, with full recovery taking six to eight weeks.

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Conditions

Mesenteric Ischemia

Mesenteric artery disease is a constriction or blockage of one of the arteries that supply blood to the large and small intestines.

Tests

Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan

The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging, better known as cardiac MRI, is a combination of radio waves, magnets and computer technology to create images of your heart and blood vessels.

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Dr. John Harvey, MD
Dr. John Harvey, MD
Vascular Surgery
(275)
24035 Three Notch Road Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-7900
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Dr. Joshua A. Dearing, MD
Dr. Joshua A. Dearing, MD
Vascular Surgery
(200)
301 Steeple Chase Drive Suite 107 Prince Frederick, MD 20678
301-877-7353
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Dr. Javairiah Fatima, MD
Dr. Javairiah Fatima, MD
Vascular Surgery
18101 Prince Philip Drive Olney, MD 20832
(301) 774-8962
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Dr. Kevin Arthur Brown, MD
Dr. Kevin Arthur Brown, MD
Vascular Surgery
2002 Medical Parkway Suite 520 Annapolis, MD 21401
410-571-8430
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Dr. Kyle B. Reynolds, MD
Dr. Kyle B. Reynolds, MD
Vascular Surgery
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest OPERATING ROOM Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-2255
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Dr. Lucy B. Kupersmith, MD
Dr. Lucy B. Kupersmith, MD
Vascular Surgery
1630 Main Street Suite 208 Chester, MD 21619
(410) 571-8430
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Dr. Cameron M. Akbari, MD, MBA
Dr. Cameron M. Akbari, MD, MBA
Vascular Surgery
(283)
106 Irving Street Northwest Suite NW Washington, DC 20010
(202) 444-2255
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Dr. Krystal C. Maloni, MD
Dr. Krystal C. Maloni, MD
Vascular Surgery
106 Irving Street Northwest Suite NW Washington, DC 20010
202-416-2000
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Dr. Raghuveer Vallabhaneni, MD
Dr. Raghuveer Vallabhaneni, MD
Vascular Surgery
(179)
3333 North Calvert Street Johnston Professional Building Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 554-2950
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Dr. Stephen Fulvio Stanziale, MD
Dr. Stephen Fulvio Stanziale, MD
Vascular Surgery
(285)
9101 Franklin Square Drive Floor 2 Baltimore, MD 21237
(443)-777-1900
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Dr. Geetha Jeyabalan, MD
Dr. Geetha Jeyabalan, MD
Vascular Surgery
(284)
2002 Medical Parkway Suite 520 Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 571-8430
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Dr. Misaki Mikki Kiguchi, MD
Dr. Misaki Mikki Kiguchi, MD
Vascular Surgery
(374)
6862 Elm Street Mc Lean, VA 22101
202-444-2255
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Dr. Arthur Flatau, III, MD
Dr. Arthur Flatau, III, MD
Vascular Surgery
(326)
301 Steeple Chase Drive Suite 107 Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(240) 434-4072
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Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD
Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD
Vascular Surgery
(185)
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard GSH SMYTH BLDG Baltimore, MD 21239
(410) 554-2950
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Dr. Margaret Walkup Arnold, MD
Dr. Margaret Walkup Arnold, MD
Vascular Surgery
9101 Franklin Square Drive Floor 2 Baltimore, MD 21237
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Dr. Jason Ryan Crowner, MD
Dr. Jason Ryan Crowner, MD
Vascular Surgery
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard GSH SMYTH BLDG Baltimore, MD 21239
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Dr. Jason Andrew Chin, MD
Dr. Jason Andrew Chin, MD
Vascular Surgery
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Smyth Bldg Ste 303 Baltimore, MD 21239
(443) 444-3431
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Dr. Edward Yiming Woo, MD
Dr. Edward Yiming Woo, MD
Vascular Surgery
(242)
106 Irving Street Northwest Suite NW Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-0275
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Dr. Mark O'Brien Peeler, MD
Dr. Mark O'Brien Peeler, MD
Vascular Surgery
(481)
2002 Medical Parkway Suite 520 Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 571-8430
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Dr. Steven David Abramowitz, MD
Dr. Steven David Abramowitz, MD
Vascular Surgery
(245)
106 Irving Street Northwest Suite NW Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-0275
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Dr. Ayesha Nzeribe Hatch, MD
Dr. Ayesha Nzeribe Hatch, MD
Vascular Surgery
106 Irving Street Northwest Suite NW Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-3100
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201 East University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218
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