Two Cases of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome.
- Author:
Kung No LEE
1
;
Hwoon Yong JUNG
;
Seung Yong KIM
;
Hun Ho SONG
;
Chul Rhoung LEE
;
Jong Beom PARK
;
Jae Chul CHO
;
Dong Il KIM
;
Suk Kyun YANG
;
Byeong Sik KIM
;
Hyun Kwon HA
;
Weon Seon HONG
;
Young Il MIN
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome;
Duodenojejunostomy
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aorta;
Duodenum;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Mesenteric Artery, Superior*;
Stomach;
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Vomiting
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1999;19(5):823-828
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome results from compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the superior mesenteric artery or one of its branches where this vessel crosses over the duodenum as it descends from the aorta. Recently 2 cases of SMA syndrome were experienced. A 43-year-old female and a 41-year-old male were admitted due to complaints of frequent postprandial abdominal distension and vomiting for 4 months. An UGI series and abdominal CT scan revealed distension of stomach and duodenum with a cut-off in the duodenal third portion. Both patients underwent duodenojejunostomy with successful symptom relief.
