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Ischemic colitis (ischaemic colitis in British English) is a medical condition in which inflammation and injury of the large intestine result from inadequate blood supply. Although uncommon in the general population ischemic colitis occurs with greater frequency in the elderly and is the most common form of bowel ischemia. Causes of the reduced blood flow can include changes in the systemic circulation (e.g.

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