scholarly journals Wilkie’s Syndrome: Case Report

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Vladimir Schraibman ◽  
Vladimir Schraibman ◽  
Marina Epstein ◽  
Gabriel Maccapani ◽  
Franco Milan Sapuppo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Diagnostic Study ◽  
Postprandial Fullness ◽  
Wilkie’S Syndrome ◽  
Gastrointestinal Obstruction ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome (known as Wilkie's syndrome) is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal obstruction. A 34-year-old woman presented with nonspecific symptoms of postprandial fullness and important weight loss. After screening for other pathologies, it was diagnosed Wilkie’s syndrome. Within this case it was briefly reviewed the diagnostic study and treatment options including a description of the selected approach, a robotic duodenojejunostomy.

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.

scholarly journals Case Report of a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in an Autistic Patient with Schizophrenia

2021 ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Lee Mem Tim ◽  
Bernard Ho Kar Eng ◽  
Sentilnathan Subramaniam ◽  
Harivinthan Sellappan
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome ◽  
Autistic Patient ◽  
Gastrointestinal Obstruction ◽  
Sma Syndrome ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Introduction: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal obstruction. Diagnosis is confirmed via computed tomography (CT) scan showing acute angulation at the origin of superior mesenteric artery compressing on the duodenum causing proximal dilatation of the second part of duodenum.

scholarly journals Wilkie's Syndrome or Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: Fact or Fantasy

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Zaraket ◽  
Liliane Deeb
Keyword(s):  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Fatty Tissue ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Wilkie’S Syndrome ◽  
Gastrointestinal Obstruction ◽  
Sma Syndrome ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal ◽  
High Intestinal Obstruction

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome (known as Wilkie's syndrome) is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal obstruction. It is an acquired disorder in which acute angulation of the SMA causes compression of the third part of the duodenum between the SMA and the aorta. This is commonly due to loss of fatty tissue as a result of a variety of debilitating conditions. We report a 17-year-old female who presented with intermittent abdominal pain and intractable vomiting following significant weight loss after hospitalization for pneumonia. Symptoms persisted for 2 years and the patient underwent extensive invasive and non-invasive tests, but to no avail. Thereafter she developed acute high intestinal obstruction, which unraveled her diagnosis. This case emphasizes the challenges in the diagnosis of SMA syndrome and the need for increased awareness of this entity. This will improve early recognition in order to reduce irrelevant tests and unnecessary treatments.

scholarly journals Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: a rare case of upper gastrointestinal obstruction

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimosthenis Chrysikos ◽  
Theodore Troupis ◽  
John Tsiaoussis ◽  
Markos Sgantzos ◽  
Vasileios Bonatsos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome ◽  
Gastrointestinal Obstruction ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

“Wilkie’s Syndrome: Case Report”

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-01
Author(s):  
Vladimir Schraibman ◽  
Marina Gabrielle Epstein ◽  
Gabriel Maccapani ◽  
Franco Milan Sapuppo ◽  
Marilia Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Mesenteric Artery ◽  
Duodenal Obstruction ◽  
The Third ◽  
Wilkie’S Syndrome ◽  
Aortic Artery ◽  
Wilkie Syndrome

Superior Mesenteric Artery or Wilkie Syndrome is a rare cause of duodenal obstruction and results from compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the superior mesenteric artery and the aortic artery.

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