scholarly journals Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-76
Author(s):  
K Dhungel ◽  
S Ansari ◽  
K Ahmad ◽  
PL Sah ◽  
MK Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Diagnostic Imaging ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Outflow Obstruction ◽  
The Third

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare condition caused by compression of the third portion of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and the aorta, causing symptoms of duodenal outflow obstruction. We report a case of SMAS in a young emaciated female with well-documented diagnostic imaging findings. Nepal Journal of Medical Sciences | Volume 02 | Number 01 | Jan-Jun 2013 | Page 73-76 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njms.v2i1.7657

scholarly journals Superior mesenteric artery syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1141
Author(s):  
Vikrant Mohan Bhagvat ◽  
Juily Vishwanath Aher ◽  
Nimesh Shah
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome ◽  
Rapid Loss ◽  
Outflow Obstruction ◽  
Loss Of Weight ◽  
Transverse Portion

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare condition caused by compression of the transverse portion of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and the aorta, causing symptoms of duodenal outflow obstruction. We report a case of superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a 25-year-old female associated with rapid loss of weight and intermittent vomiting and resulting in severe duodenal compression that necessitated surgical treatment.

A CASE REPORT : A CASE OF SUPERIOR MESENTERIC ARTERY SYNDROME

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-7
Author(s):  
Madhav Santoki ◽  
Alpesh Amin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Duodenal Obstruction ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
The Third ◽  
Sma Syndrome ◽  
Transverse Portion

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an uncommon but well recognized clinical entity characterized by compression of the third, or transverse, portion of the duodenum between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. This results in chronic, intermittent, or acute complete or partial duodenal obstruction. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome was rst described in 1861 by Von Rokitansky, who proposed that its cause was obstruction of the third part of the duodenum as a result of arterio-mesenteric compression. Some studies report the incidence of superior mesenteric artery syndrome to be 0.1- 0.3%.

scholarly journals Intestinal atresia following chemotherapy, presenting as superior mesenteric artery syndrome: A case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing Wang ◽  
Jian-Zhong Li ◽  
Ying-Hui Yang ◽  
Xiao-Li Huang ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Intestinal Atresia ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome

scholarly journals Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Worldwide Descriptive Study with Literature Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Ruhidayati Awaludin ◽  
Hazimah Ab Rahim ◽  
Dg. Syazana Arivai ◽  
Mostafa Refaie Elkeleny
Keyword(s):  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Choice Of Treatment ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Microsoft Office

Background: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is best described as compression of the third part of duodenum by the superior mesenteric artery, resulting in obstruction. This rare condition has been studied for decades yet remains obscure. This study aimed to analyze different clinical presentations, diagnostic modalities, treatment approaches and outcomes of this condition. Methods: Thirty-five superior mesenteric artery syndrome cases were collected retrospectively from a Facebook group called “Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Awareness & Support”. A questionnaire was designed using Google Forms to obtain the demographics, presenting symptoms, risk factors and co-morbidities, investigations, means of treatment and the outcomes. Data was entered into Microsoft Office Excel for statistical analysis. Results: The median age at diagnosis was 22 years. The median body mass index was 20.8 kg/m2. The median time interval from symptom onset to initial diagnosis was 22 months. The major presenting symptoms were abdominal pain (82.9%), nausea (77.1%), and vomiting (65.7%). Abdominal computed tomography scan with contrast (82.9%) was commonly used for confirmation of diagnosis. Thirteen cases (37.1%) were congenital. Thirty patients (85.7%) had received treatment. The overall management success was only 13.3%. Surgical management (34.3%) was the most commonly used regimen. Conclusion: Diagnosis of superior mesenteric artery syndrome is established after a thorough assessment of the clinical presentations and confirmed with suitable imaging modalities. The choice of treatment should be dependent on the causes and severity as different patients respond differently to therapy. Recurrence is possible in all patients, and a long-term follow up is thus required.

scholarly journals Wilkie’s Syndrome Following Weight Loss in a Trauma Patient

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
George Oosthuizen ◽  
George Oosthuizen
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Trauma Patient ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Feeding Tube ◽  
Significant Weight Loss ◽  
The Third ◽  
Wilkie’S Syndrome

Wilkie’s syndrome, or superior mesenteric artery syndrome, is a rare condition of duodenal obstruction caused by compression of the superior mesenteric artery on the third part of the duodenum. The diagnosis should be considered in a patient who has experienced significant weight loss and now presents with persistent vomiting, especially if the vomiting occurs with the patient in the supine position and is alleviated by the lateral or prone position. The diagnosis can be confirmed by imaging studies demonstrating compression of the third part of the duodenum, and the main aim of treatment should be to pass a feeding tube beyond the point of obstruction to allow enteral feeding. The condition improves spontaneously with weight gain. Further treatment options include parenteral feeding and operative bypass in select cases. Here we present a case of Wilkie’s syndrome in a trauma patient with significant weight loss, together with a review of the literature on this interesting topic.

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