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Celiac artery compression: Dunbar syndrome.
Giovanna Mezzalira Santos1, Luiz Marcelo Aiello Viarengo1, Marcos Danillo Peixoto Oliveira1,2
1Universidade de Taubaté - UNITAU, Faculdade de Medicina, Taubaté, SP, Brasil.
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
|July 20, 2019
Summary
Celiac artery compression syndrome, a rare condition caused by median arcuate ligament compression, can be diagnosed using imaging and treated surgically. This case report details a successful surgical intervention for a patient with this syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- Celiac artery compression syndrome (MALS) is a rare condition resulting from extrinsic compression of the celiac trunk by the median arcuate ligament.
- It can cause significant upper abdominal pain and digestive issues.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old woman presented with symptoms consistent with celiac artery compression syndrome.
- Diagnostic imaging confirmed stenosis of the celiac artery due to median arcuate ligament compression.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS).
- She underwent successful surgical treatment involving the section of the median arcuate ligament and celiac plexus fibers.
Implications:
- This case highlights the effectiveness of surgical management for celiac artery compression syndrome.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can lead to positive patient outcomes for this rare disorder.
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