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How To Clear Blockage On Superior Mesentric Artery?

I have had type 1 diabetes for 46 years and been on an insulin pump for 29 years. I had a CT which showed I have a blockage in my Superior Mesentric Artery that is stopping blood flow to my upper stomach and pancreas. I do not have high chlorestal and have always eaten a healthy diet. A1C is 6.3. am having a ultrasound next week and probably a stent put in. When the radiologist did the CT I had a reaction to it and he said I would be better off not to have that or an MRI done as each time the reaction is worse. Don't they have to use the dye to put the stent in and what do I expect for my future health concerning this?
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Hello ,
Stenting the Mesenteric artery is the best way forward to establish blood flow to your pancreas and stomach . The other alternative is surgery which is far more morbid .
Also the she used during stenting is similar to what they used previously in CT. So do discuss it with your doctor , so he may take precautions before the procedure and preferably use alternative dye .
Yes follow up MRI would be better in your case for Evaluation.
Regards Dr. Mody
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How To Clear Blockage On Superior Mesentric Artery?

Hello , Stenting the Mesenteric artery is the best way forward to establish blood flow to your pancreas and stomach . The other alternative is surgery which is far more morbid . Also the she used during stenting is similar to what they used previously in CT. So do discuss it with your doctor , so he may take precautions before the procedure and preferably use alternative dye . Yes follow up MRI would be better in your case for Evaluation. Regards Dr. Mody