Late-onset superior mesenteric artery syndrome four years following scoliosis surgery – a case report

Background: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome has been reported as an uncommon condition of external vascular compression of the SMA particularly after rapid weight loss, body casts, or after corrective surgery for spinal deformities, usually within the first few weeks after surgery....

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Main Authors: Abol Oyoun Nariman, Kadhim Muayad, Dormans John P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2015-01-01
Series:SICOT-J
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2015010