Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 262-264, 2014.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that causes progressive muscular weakness, severe weight loss, and ultimately death. Gastrostomy or nasogastric tube is beneficial for ALS patients with severe weight loss and dysphagia. However, the development of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome in ALS patients when the enteral feeding time is delayed is rarely reported. We report herein the first case of SMA syndrome in a Korean ALS patient who showed improvement after percutaneous endoscopic gastrojejunostomy(PEGJ).
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Main subject:
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
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Gastrostomy
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Gastric Bypass
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Weight Loss
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Deglutition Disorders
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Enteral Nutrition
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Mesenteric Artery, Superior
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Muscle Weakness
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Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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