[Vascular compression syndrome of the duodenum. Diagnostic and therapeutic update]

Ann Ital Chir. 1989 Nov-Dec;60(6):531-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is an uncommon clinical condition. A case of duodenal vascular compression and a review of the literature are reported in order to clarify the pathophysiology of the disease. Diagnostic values of hypotonic duodenography and angiography are emphasized. Although, the significance of long-term pH monitoring and gastric emptying for preoperative study and its importance in follow-up after the surgical treatment are evaluated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Duodenal Obstruction* / complications
  • Duodenal Obstruction* / diagnosis
  • Duodenal Obstruction* / pathology
  • Duodenal Obstruction* / surgery
  • Duodenum / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastric Acidity Determination
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Male
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome* / complications
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome* / pathology
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome* / surgery