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“Doctors must make difficult judgment calls to protect patients, even if it yields an unwanted outcome,” says attorney Denzell Moton, highlighting the complex nature of medical decision-making in critical situations.

Early diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia remains a clinical challenge due to its often vague symptoms, but timely imaging and high clinical suspicion are key to preventing catastrophic outcomes.

Medical errors are now recognized as the third leading cause of death in the US, emphasizing the urgent need for improved safety measures in healthcare settings.

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Timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial in managing acute abdominal pain, as emergency general surgery is an independent risk factor for postoperative complications and death.