Acute superior mesenteric artery syndrome due to rapid weight loss following massive small bowel resection.
Acute superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare condition and may follow rapid weight loss and immobilization. We present one such case due to rapid weight loss following massive small bowel resection.
Bapat
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Department of Surgery, Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai.
Rastogi
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Moorthy
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Kulgod
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D015431:Weight Loss