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Question 18: General Surgery MCQWhat is the most appropriate initial management for a patient with suspected acute mesenteric ischemia?%u2022Immediate laparotomy%u2022Anticoagulation%u2022CT angiography%u2022Colonoscopy%u2022Fluid resuscitation and antibioticsAnswer: Fluid resuscitation and antibioticsExplanation: The initial management of suspected acute mesenteric ischemia involves fluid resuscitation and broadspectrum antibiotics. This helps stabilize the patient and prevent sepsis. Once the patient is stable, CT angiography is typically performed to confirm the diagnosis. Immediate laparotomy without imaging is not recommended unless there are signs of peritonitis.