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Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
; 21(4): 225-6, jul.-ago. 1994. ilus
Article
in Portuguese
| LILACS
| ID: lil-156630
ABSTRACT
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is an uncommon and controversial disease. The diagnosis is based on clinical, radiographic, gastroscopic and ultrasound findings. A review of a case is presented, with discussion of the clinical findings and diagnosis. Surgical treatment in indicated on medical treatment failure. Duodenojejunostomy is associated with 90 per cent success rate