Mesenteric and peripheral vascular ischemia secondary to ergotism.
Greene F, Ariyan S, Stansel H. Mesenteric and peripheral vascular ischemia secondary to ergotism. Surgery 1977, 81: 176-9. PMID: 835086.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAdultArterial Occlusive DiseasesDextransErgotamineErgotismFemaleFemoral ArteryHumansIntermittent ClaudicationLegMesenteric ArteriesMigraine DisordersRadiographyReserpineTolazolineConceptsErgot preparationsVascular ischemiaPeripheral vascular ischemiaLower extremity ischemiaRelief of symptomsPrevention of complicationsSuperior mesenteric arteryHistory of migraineLow molecular weight dextranImpending gangreneMesenteric vasospasmExtremity ischemiaMesenteric arteryComplete resolutionChronic schizophreniaLower extremitiesMigraine headacheMolecular weight dextranNeuropsychiatric disordersVasospasmIschemiaFurther treatmentWeight dextranIntestinal branchesTreatment