Mesenteric arteriography is an examination of the abdominal vessels
by using an injection of a contrast medium to help visualize the
structures. The test is performed after an endoscopy proves to be
inconclusive and cannot locate the source of bleeding in the
intestinal system, or other studies prove inadequate in evaluating
abnormal growths. It may also be used to evaluate vessel damage
after an abdominal trauma.
Review Date: 11/18/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, Professor of Medicine, Division of General
Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School
of Medicine. Also reviewed by Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing
in General Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland,
TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
