Multifocal Infarction Along the Alimentary Canal in the Context of Ostensible Salmonellosis: A Case Report

Ischemic and/or infarction events of the alimentary canal are uncommon but potentially disastrous injuries of the digestive system that often portend a poor prognosis. Alimentary ischemia occurs when the vascular supply to one of the component conduit organs is disrupted or blocked, resulting in decreased tissue perfusion, subsequent necrosis, perforation, and even death if proper perfusion is not restored. We report a case here of a 67-year-old female who originally presented to the emergency department (ED) with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and progressively worsening abdominal pain. Conservative therapies that were initially employed failed to provide lasting symptom relief, and the patient was admitted for a more in-depth diagnostic workup and closer monitoring. During subsequent days of her resulting hospital stay, the patient had a positive result for