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J Minim Access Surg
; 4(3): 80-2, 2008 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19547692
ABSTRACT
Superior mesentric artery syndrome is a rare cause of high small bowel obstruction, caused by compression of the transverse part of the duodenum in between the superior mesentric artery and aorta. Patients present with chronic abdominal pain, vomiting and weight loss. We report a case of superior mesenteric artery syndrome, managed laparoscopically with laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy.