Wilkie syndrome. What is this?

M Stamatakos, K Kontzoglou, Ch Stefanaki, S Tsaknaki, R Iannescu, A Manta, M Safioleas

Journal: Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990) 2009;104(1):11-5

PMID: 19388563

Abstract

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is extremely rare and is characterized by postprandial epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite, with subsequent weight loss, which aggravates the condition of the patients. The syndrome is caused by compression of the third part of the duodenum in the angle between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. This review updates etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of the superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is clearly defined and frequently associated with a wide range of predisposing conditions and surgical procedures.

Address: 2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece. [email protected]

MeSH Terms: Abdominal Pain, Anorexia, Diagnosis, Differential, Duodenostomy, Enteral Nutrition, Humans, Jejunostomy, Nausea, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, Treatment Outcome, Vomiting, Weight Loss