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SUPERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY SYNDROME: CASE REPORT
Abstract
SUMMARY
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) is caused by trapping of the third part
of the duodenum between Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) and aorta as result of
narrowing of the angle between the two vessels due to acute loss of mesenteric fat which
is secondary to rapid weight loss. A fifteen year old caucasian female on a mountain
climbing expedition with an acute on chronic upper gastrointestinal obstruction is
presented. The diagnosis was confirmed with a barium meal and at surgery, a bypass
procedure performed to relieve the obstruction.
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) is caused by trapping of the third part
of the duodenum between Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) and aorta as result of
narrowing of the angle between the two vessels due to acute loss of mesenteric fat which
is secondary to rapid weight loss. A fifteen year old caucasian female on a mountain
climbing expedition with an acute on chronic upper gastrointestinal obstruction is
presented. The diagnosis was confirmed with a barium meal and at surgery, a bypass
procedure performed to relieve the obstruction.
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