Unusual presentation of superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a child. Issue 3 (18th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tewari, Shruti; Sharma, Rahul Deo; Bangar, Anant; Redkar, Rajeev
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 15:Issue 3(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-03-18
• Subjects: Paediatric Surgery -- Gastrointestinal surgery -- Childhood nutrition (paediatrics) -- Parenteral / enteral feeding; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246041
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS), also known as Wilkie's syndrome, is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal tract obstruction. We report a case of a 10-year-old girl with persistent abdominal pain for over 3 months, who on extensive investigations was diagnosed with SMAS. She underwent a surgical procedure to bypass the obstructed portion of the intestine for relief of her symptoms.