Ischemic colitis Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 66-year-old man presents to the emergency department due to left lower quadrant abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. The pain began while the patient was sitting on the couch watching television. Medical history includes diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The patient is prescribed medications for these but does not take them regularly. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), blood pressure is 220/103 mmHg, pulse is 108/min and respiratory rate is 20/min. Physical examination demonstrates only mild tenderness to palpation over the left lower quadrant. The patient is given intravenous fluids and piperacillin/tazobactam. CT of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrates thickening and edema of the bowel wall. Which of the following is the best next step in management?  

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