Acute pancreatitis and superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Denisse Joan Sihuay-Diburga, Anna Accarino-Garaventa, Jaime Vilaseca-Montplet, Fernando Azpiroz-Vidaur

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Abstract

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) has been proposed as a rare cause of proximal bowel obstruction resulting from compression of the third portion of the duodenum secondary to narrowing of the space between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery. The main risk factors associated with SMAS are significant weight loss, corrective spinal surgery and congenital or acquired anatomic abnormalities. Its association with acute pancreatitis has been reported in very few cases. We present a critical review of this topic, with the report of a patient allegedly diagnosed of SMAS and acute pancreatitis.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)626-628
JournalRevista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas
Volume105
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2013

Keywords

  • Pancreatitis
  • Superior mesenteric artery syndrome

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