L-lactate in acute mesenteric ischemia: toward integrated diagnostic and therapeutic stratification

Emergency Care Journal · Published 2026-04-22 · DOI 10.4081/ecj.2026.14987

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Abstract

Dear Editor, We read with great interest the article entitled “L-lactate in acute mesenteric ischemia: a reliable biomarker for diagnosis and prognosis?”.1 The authors provide valuable insight into the prognostic role of preoperative L-lactate levels in patients with Acute Mesenteric Ischemia (AMI), a condition associated with substantial diagnostic challenges and high mortality. Identifying reliable biomarkers for early risk stratification is of undeniable clinical importance. Nevertheless, we believe that several additional aspects could further enhance the clinical impact and scientific depth of this important study. [...]

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2026

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