Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome caused by the correction of Idiopathic Scoliosis

Authors

  • Paisarn Vejchapipat Department of Surgery, Chulalongkorn University Hospital, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330
  • Soottiporn Chittmittrapap Department of Surgery, Chulalongkorn University Hospital, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330

Keywords:

Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, SMA syndrome, Duodenal obstruction, Idiopathic Scoliosis

Abstract

Objective: To review and present 2 rare cases of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome

Setting: Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Design: Cases review and review article

Results: Two cases of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome caused by the correction of idiopathic scoliosis were reported. The diagnosis in both cases were confirmed by UGI studies. Both patients underwent duodenojejunostomy for definite treatment. The results of surgical treatments were satisfactory.

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Published

1996-12-30

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Vejchapipat P, Chittmittrapap S. Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome caused by the correction of Idiopathic Scoliosis. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 1996 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];17(4):173-9. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/250114

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 4 (1996): October - December

Section

Original Articles

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