Case report demonstrates diagnosing ischemic enteritis in an elderly woman, suggesting surgical intervention may be necessary.
An elderly woman with vascular risk factors presented with postprandial abdominal pain. CT showed ileal edema with the target sign but no vascular occlusion. Surgical resection confirmed ischemic enteritis. This case highlights a rare cause of chronic abdominal pain.
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