Authors: N D Merrett R B Wilson P Cosman A V Biankin
Publish Date: 2008/09/23
Volume: 13, Issue: 2, Pages: 287-
Abstract
Superior mesenteric artery SMA syndrome is an unusual cause of vomiting and weight loss resulting from the compression of the third part of the duodenum by the SMA Various medical and psychiatric conditions may result in the initial rapid weight loss which causes narrowing of the aortomesenteric angle The vomiting and obstructive syndrome is then selfperpetuated regardless of the initiating factors The young age and nonspecific symptoms often lead to a delay in diagnosisSMA syndrome is a welldescribed entity which must be considered as a cause of vomiting associated with significant weight loss in young adults Surgical treatment should be allied with psychological assessment to treat any underlying psychosocial abnormality
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