Question: what is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
Answer: Ischemic colitis: Ischemic colitis is a form of mesenteric ischemia limited to the colon. It is caused by a low flow state, usually affects the elderly and is likely due to the shunting of blood away from the mucosa. It often develops insidiously and many a times, no specific cause can be found.