Wilkie syndrome. what is this?

Stamatakos, M.; Kontzoglou, K.; Stefanaki, C.; Tsaknaki, S.; Iannescu, R.; Manta, A.; Safioleas, M.

Chirurgia 104(1): 11-15

2009


ISSN/ISBN: 1221-9118
PMID: 19388563
Document Number: 631613
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is extremely rare and is characterized by postprandial epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite, with subsequent weight loss, which aggravates the condition of the patients. The syndrome is caused by compression of the third part of the duodenum in the angle between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. This review updates etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of the superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is clearly defined and frequently associated with a wide range of predisposing conditions and surgical procedures.

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