Superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Background. An obstruction of the  distal part of the  duodenum can occur because of the superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) after a surgical correction of scoliosis. It is essential to evaluate the risk factors and diagnose the SMAS in time because complications of this condition are life-th...

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Main Authors: Giedrius Bernotavičius, Kęstutis Saniukas, Irena Karmonaitė, Rimantas Zagorskis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius University Press 2016-11-01
Series:Acta Medica Lituanica
Subjects:
superior mesenteric artery
scoliosis
aortomesenteric angle
abdominal discomfort
Online Access:https://www.journals.vu.lt/AML/article/view/21350

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