The superior mesenteric artery syndrome; an unusual cause of vomiting.
A 29-year-old female presented with anorexia, vomiting and weight loss. A diagnosis of superior mesenteric artery syndrome was made based upon contrast duodenography and then at laparotomy when the patient was successfully treated with a duodenojejunostomy. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare cause of vomiting not detectable by endoscopy, but is eminently amenable to treatment.
Li
Andy C Y
AC
Gastroenterology Laboratory, The Rayne Institute, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7EH, UK.
Jourdan
Martin
M
Thompson
Richard P H
RP
D000328:Adult; D001464:Barium; D003949:Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical; D004385:Duodenostomy; D004386:Duodenum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007582:Jejunostomy; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology*
D001464:Barium