Kadji M, Naouri A, Bernard P. [Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: a case report].
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006;
131:389-92. [PMID:
16442492 DOI:
10.1016/j.anchir.2005.12.013]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2005] [Accepted: 12/19/2005] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
UNLABELLED
Superior mesenteric artery syndrom is a condition triggered by the compression of the third portion of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta.
OBSERVATIONS
A twenty-one year old woman with a significant past history of neurological disease was referred for bilious vomiting and epigastric pain. The diagnosis of superior mesenteric artery syndrom was established by abdominal CT-scan. A laterolateral duodenojejunostomy was performed by laparotomy. After six months follow-up, this patient was asymptomatic.
CONCLUSION
Superior mesenteric artery syndrom can be easily diagnosed by abdominal CT-scan. Diagnosis and management of this infrequent syndrom are reviewed.
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