Vascular compression syndrome of the duodenum. Diagnostic and therapeutic update
Cogliandolo, A.; Certo, A.; Bottari, M.; Gulino, F.M.; Saitta, F.P.
Annali Italiani di Chirurgia 60(6): 531-535
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-469X PMID: 2639610 Document Number: 342361
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is an uncommon clinical condition. A case of duodenal vascular compression and a review of the literature are reported in order to clarify the pathophysiology of the disease. Diagnostic values of hypotonic duodenography and angiography are emphasized. Although, the significance of long-term pH monitoring and gastric emptying for preoperative study and its importance in follow-up after the surgical treatment are evaluated.