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Wilkie's syndrome as a cause of bowel obstruction in adults: A case report
Abner A Requena-López1, Brenda K Mata-Samperio1, Luis A Cuadra-Reyes1
1Departamento de Cirugía General, Centro Médico, Instituto de Seguridad Social del Estado de México (ISSEMyM), Ecatepec, Estado de México, México.
Background:
The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, also known as Wilkie's syndrome, is one of the rarest causes of small bowel obstruction.
Clinical Case:
A 36-year-old female patient, with a medical history of diabetes mellitus type 2, arrived at the emergency department with upper intestinal obstruction; a study protocol is made, integrating the diagnosis of Wilkie's syndrome. We performed a laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy, the patient did well in the post-operative period.
Conclusions:
Laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy is a practical option to treat Wilkie's syndrome. It provides definitive treatment with the advantages and benefits of minimally invasive surgery.
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