Mesentericography Upper

Upper mesentericography: what it is and how it is performed

Upper mesentericography is a research method that allows you to assess the condition of the intestine and its vessels. This method is based on the use of a contrast agent, which is injected through a catheter into the superior mesenteric artery.

The purpose of mesentericography of the upper intestine is to assess the condition of the vessels and tissues of the intestine. During the study, it is possible to identify changes such as narrowing or blockage of blood vessels, the presence of tumors and other neoplasms, and also evaluate the blood supply to the intestines.

Before performing mesentericography of the upper intestine, it is necessary to prepare. The patient is advised to follow a diet several days before the examination and not eat 8-10 hours before the procedure. Also before mesentericography

**Mesenicography** is a study aimed at determining the condition of blood vessels and identifying disorders of blood circulation through them. The method is based on the introduction of a radiopaque substance (for example, iodine preparations) directly into one of the aoral arteries, usually 3 or 4. By comparing the boundaries of its expansion, it is possible to detect shape anomalies and defects in the artery wall, localized, as a rule, in its proximal third.