RESUMEN
El síndrome de la arteria mesentérica superior (SAMS) se ha propuesto como una causa rara de obstrucción intestinal alta, resultado de la compresión de la tercera porción del duodeno por la disminución del espacio existente entre la aorta y la arteria mesentérica superior. Los principales factores de riesgo asociados son la pérdida de peso importante, las cirugías de corrección de la columna y anormalidades anatómicas congénitas o adquiridas. Su asociación a pancreatitis aguda ha sido descrita en muy pocos casos. Se presenta una revisión crítica de este tema, a propósito de un caso, presuntamente diagnosticado de SAMS y pancreatitis aguda (AU)
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) has been proposed as a rare cause of proximal bowel obstruction resulting from compression of the third portion of the duodenum secondary to narrowing of the space between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery. The main risk factors associated with SMAS are significant weight loss, corrective spinal surgery and congenital or acquired anatomic abnormalities. Its association with acute pancreatitis has been reported in very few cases. We present a critical review of this topic, with the report of a patient allegedly diagnosed of SMAS and acute pancreatitis (AU)
Asunto(s)
Humanos , Femenino , Adulto , Pancreatitis Aguda Necrotizante/complicaciones , Síndrome de la Arteria Mesentérica Superior/complicaciones , Obstrucción Intestinal/etiología , Factores de Riesgo , Parálisis Cerebral/complicacionesRESUMEN
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) has been proposed as a rare cause of proximal bowel obstruction resulting from compression of the third portion of the duodenum secondary to narrowing of the space between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery. The main risk factors associated with SMAS are significant weight loss, corrective spinal surgery and congenital or acquired anatomic abnormalities. Its association with acute pancreatitis has been reported in very few cases. We present a critical review of this topic, with the report of a patient allegedly diagnosed of SMAS and acute pancreatitis.
