Wilkie’s Syndrome: Case Report
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome (known as Wilkie's syndrome) is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal obstruction. A 34-year-old woman presented with nonspecific symptoms of postprandial fullness and important weight loss. After screening for other pathologies, it was diagnosed Wilki...
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Published in | Surgical Case Reports pp. 1 - 2 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
08.09.2020
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Summary: | Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome (known as Wilkie's syndrome) is a rare cause of upper
gastrointestinal obstruction. A 34-year-old woman presented with nonspecific symptoms of postprandial
fullness and important weight loss. After screening for other pathologies, it was diagnosed Wilkie’s
syndrome. Within this case it was briefly reviewed the diagnostic study and treatment options including a
description of the selected approach, a robotic duodenojejunostomy. |
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ISSN: | 2613-5965 2613-5965 |
DOI: | 10.31487/j.SCR.2020.09.07 |