Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
- Author:
Jung Geun OH
1
;
Seong Il OH
;
Sang Gon LEE
;
Seokjoon LEE
;
Seok Ho LEE
;
Ki Wook OH
;
Won Jun CHOI
;
Seung Hyun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. kimsh1@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome;
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis;
Gastrojejunostomy
- MeSH:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis*;
Deglutition Disorders;
Enteral Nutrition;
Gastric Bypass;
Gastrostomy;
Humans;
Mesenteric Artery, Superior;
Muscle Weakness;
Neurodegenerative Diseases;
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome*;
Weight Loss
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2014;32(4):262-264
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that causes progressive muscular weakness, severe weight loss, and ultimately death. Gastrostomy or nasogastric tube is beneficial for ALS patients with severe weight loss and dysphagia. However, the development of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome in ALS patients when the enteral feeding time is delayed is rarely reported. We report herein the first case of SMA syndrome in a Korean ALS patient who showed improvement after percutaneous endoscopic gastrojejunostomy(PEGJ).
