title: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome following small bowel resection.
abstract: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare cause of mechanical intestinal obstruction. It results from compression of the third part of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. It has been described in association with a variety of clinical conditions, including prolonged supine immobilization, application of a body cast, ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, spinal surgery and severe weight loss. We present a case of superior mesenteric artery syndrome following resection of a primary adenocarcinoma of the small bowel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Rockhampton Base Hospital, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. jasonboldery@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Boldery
authors.forename: Jacob
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gleeson
authors.forename: Jacobus
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jordaan
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007580:Jejunal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*