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  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA.

Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
|May 9, 2013
PubMed
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Celiac artery compression syndrome, a rare cause of abdominal pain, can be effectively treated by surgically dividing the median arcuate ligament. Laparoscopic surgery offers a successful treatment option for this condition.

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Published on: July 21, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgical Case Report

Background:

  • Celiac artery compression syndrome (CACS) is a rare condition.
  • It stems from external compression of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament.
  • Symptoms include episodic abdominal pain and significant weight loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of Celiac artery compression syndrome.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • To demonstrate the efficacy of surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A case study of a 57-year-old male patient with CACS.
  • Diagnostic workup included evaluation of postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss.
  • Treatment involved laparoscopic surgical division of the median arcuate ligament.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced severe postprandial abdominal pain and a 30-pound weight loss.
  • Surgical division of the median arcuate ligament was performed laparoscopically.
  • The patient showed a positive response to the surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic division of the median arcuate ligament is an effective treatment for Celiac artery compression syndrome.
  • Surgical intervention can resolve symptoms of CACS.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering CACS in patients with unexplained abdominal pain and weight loss.