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Mesenteric Ischemia vs. Ischemic ColitisMesenteric Ischemia:%u2022 Onset: Acute%u2022 Features: Embolic (sudden total loss of blood supply to a segment of bowel)%u2022 Treatment: Urgent surgery to restore blood supply and remove necrotic tissueIschemic Colitis:%u2022 Onset: Gradual%u2022 Features: Multifactorial (transient loss of blood supply)%u2022 Treatment: Conservative (medications) or surgical, depending on severity

