Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy to manage small bowel obstruction due to superior mesenteric artery syndrome after roux-en-y gastric bypass

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, Wilkie ’s or Cast Syndrome is a rare disease which was first described in 1842. It is seen in patients most often after dramatic weight loss due to starvation, burns, anorexia nervosa, or after bariatric surgery.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - October 6, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Brandon D. Andrew, Ahmed B. Hamed, William Gourash, Bestoun H. Ahmed Tags: VIDEO CASE REPORT Source Type: research