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Superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a middle-aged woman

A Angi, I Kiss, A Palkó, L Tiszlavicz, T Wittmann, L Czakó · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2010 · Heft 05

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Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie
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A Angi, I Kiss, A Palkó, L Tiszlavicz, T Wittmann, L Czakó
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Heft 05 / 2010
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Erschienen: 2010-05-07 00:00:00
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0044-2771

Zusammenfassung

Introduction: The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an uncommon cause of proximal small bowel obstruction resulting from compression of the third part of the duodenum by the SMA. Various medical conditions may lead to a rapid weight loss and narrowing of the aortomesenteric angle. The clinical manifestations may include a variety of nonspecific symptoms ranging from postprandial epigastric pain to severe nausea and bilious emesis. Patient: A 54-year-old woman presented with a 1-year history of epigastric pain, nausea, bloating and belching after eating and an acidic reflux. There was no vomiting. She…

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