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High-throughput Fluorometric Measurement of Potential Soil Extracellular Enzyme Activities
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Published on: November 15, 2013

[Not Available].

Ramesh Makam1, Tulip Chamany, Vamsi Krishna Potluri

  • 1Department of Minimal Access Surgery, A.V. Hospital, Bangalore, India.

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
|June 24, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome, a rare cause of duodenal obstruction, can lead to severe symptoms. This case highlights successful laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy for managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is an uncommon condition causing high small bowel obstruction.
  • It results from compression of the transverse duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta.
  • Clinical presentation typically includes chronic abdominal pain, vomiting, and significant weight loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of superior mesenteric artery syndrome.
  • To describe the laparoscopic management of SMAS.
  • To illustrate the efficacy of laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy in treating SMAS.

Main Methods:

  • A case of SMAS was identified.
  • The patient underwent laparoscopic surgery.
Keywords:
Abdominal doppler scanSma syndromefeeding jejunostomyintestinal obstructionlaparoscopic duodeno-jejunostomylaparoscopy

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Published on: November 15, 2013

  • A laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy was performed.

    • Main Results:

    • The laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy successfully managed the superior mesenteric artery syndrome.
    • Minimally invasive surgical intervention was effective for this rare condition.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy is a viable and effective treatment option for superior mesenteric artery syndrome.
    • This approach offers a minimally invasive solution for patients with SMAS.