Surgical modality of superior mesenteric artery syndrome: experience of 21 cases
- VernacularTitle:肠系膜上动脉综合征21例术式的选择
- Author:
Kewang SUN
;
Shouchun ZOU
;
Dun SHI
;
Wei JIANG
;
Dajian ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mesenteric artery, superior;
Syndrome;
Surgical procedures,elective
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
1993;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the cause of and treatment for superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS). Methods Clinical data of 21 patients from 1992 to 2002 with SMAS were analyzed retrospectively. Results Three cases of SMAS recovered with nonoperative treatments, eighteen recovered after surgical therapy including lysis and downward movement of the ligament of Treitz and extensive mobilization of the duodenum in 4 cases (Type Ⅰ), lysis and Roux-en-Y duodenojejunostomy in 9 cases (Type Ⅱ), side to side duodenojejunostomy in one (Type Ⅲ), and Billroth-Ⅱ gastrectomy in 2 cases (Type Ⅳ), and anterior side to side duodenojejunostomy or Roux-en-Y reconstruction in 2 cases (Type Ⅴ). Conclusion Correct diagnosis and appropriate surgery for SMAS lead to satisfactory outcomes.
