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Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
Published on: July 21, 2023
A Case of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in a Healthy Active Duty Marine
Darshan Thota1, Steven J Portouw1, David I Bruner1
1Emergency Department, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134.
Abstract:
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an uncommon disorder that can lead to small bowel obstructions or perforations. Typical populations include young females with anorexia. However, there have been a few reports of healthy males with acute vomiting reported to have SMA syndrome. Our case report highlights an active duty Marine who developed SMA syndrome and the importance of recognizing this disease given the severity in delay of diagnosis in population of young healthy active duty members.
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