Wilkie's syndrome: a case of duodenal occlusion by aortomesenteric clamp
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https://doi.org/10.35954/SM2017.36.1.6Keywords:
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome; Wilkie SyndromeAbstract
Wilkie´s syndrome or Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, is the duodenal obstruction at its third portion,
due to the narrowing of the aorto-mesenteric clamp angle. It usually evolves progressively with chronic
elements and a great gastro-duodenal distention.
Clinical characteristics are: colic-type pain on the upper abdomen area which improves with profuse and biliary vomiting.
Report of a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome case, diagnosed and surgically solved in our Service.
Patient with elements of a duodenal stenosis, with a diagnosis of Wilkie´s syndrome and surgical treatment
through the duodenal-jejune bypass, achieving good results.
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