Superior mesenteric artery syndrome as a cause of acute intestinal obstruction

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https://doi.org/10.32818/reccmi.a9n2a4

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acute abdomen, Wilkie syndrome, abdominal tomography

Abstract

Wilkie syndrome is an unusual cause of intestinal obstruction due to compression of the third portion of the duo­denum extrinsically, like a "clamp" between the aorta and superior mesenteric arteries. It is more common in wo­men, adolescents and young adults, and its development is linked to rapid weight loss. The diagnosis is achieved by abdominal computed tomography. We present a case that started in the form of acute intestinal obstruction and severely developed to an ischemic gastric ulcer, requiring surgical treatment for its resolution.

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2024-08-26

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Torralba-Morón Ángel, Sánchez-Herán I, Bermejo-Mata M. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome as a cause of acute intestinal obstruction. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2024 Aug. 26 [cited 2024 Sep. 1];9(2):50-3. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/983