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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… Click to show full 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.
Keywords:
syndrome;
mesenteric artery;
superior mesenteric;
unusual presentation;
artery syndrome
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2022
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