Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in a Patient with Cerebral Palsy
Joint Authors
Glass, Daniel
Desai, Bhavita
Neuman, Adi
Diab, Wassim
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome involves compression of the third part of the duodenum due to narrowing of the area between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery (SMA).
We will describe the case of a 34-year-old with cerebral palsy who presented with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss and was diagnosed with SMA syndrome via CT-imaging.
With failure of conservative measures, our patient underwent a duodenojejunostomy after which improvement in her weight as well as relief of her abdominal symptoms was noted.
Given the rarity of this syndrome, physicians need to keep a high index of suspicion in order to prevent the damaging consequences.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Neuman, Adi& Desai, Bhavita& Glass, Daniel& Diab, Wassim. 2014. Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in a Patient with Cerebral Palsy. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Neuman, Adi…[et al.]. Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in a Patient with Cerebral Palsy. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Neuman, Adi& Desai, Bhavita& Glass, Daniel& Diab, Wassim. Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in a Patient with Cerebral Palsy. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-479694
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-479694