Surgical treatment for superior mesenteric artery compressing syndrome in 28 cases / 中华普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo evaluate the diagnosis and operative modality for superior mesenteric artery compressing syndrome (SMACS).MethodsThe clinical data of 28 SMACS cases from January 2000 to December 2010 at this hospital was analyzed retrospectively.ResultsAll patients underwent barium meal examination and the diagnosis was established according to clinical symptom and barium study. The 28 cases of SMACS underwent surgical treatment. The operative modalities included lysis and downward movement of the Treitz ligament and extensive mobilization of the duodenum in 4 cases, gastrojejunal anastomosis in 2 cases, lysis of the Treitz ligament and Roux-en-Y duodenojejunostomy in 11 cases, Billroth Ⅱ gastrectomy in 7 cases, and anterior duodenojejunostomy in 4 cases.All patients were cured and discharged from hospital.ConclusionsThe diagnosis of SMACS should mainly on barium meal examination besides the typical clinical manifestations such as epigastric distending pain and vomiting. Lysis of the Treitz ligament and Roux-en-Y duodenojejunostomy is appropriate surgical procedure to deal with SMACS.