The celiac axis compression syndrome (CACS): critical review in the laparoscopic era Síndrome de compresión del tronco celiaco: Revisión crítica en la era de la cirugía laparoscópica

The celiac axis compression syndrome (CACS) due to median arcuate ligament (MAL) was first described by Harjola in 1963; originating postpandrial abdominal pain, weight loss, epigastric bruit and celiac axis stenosis > 75% in angiographic studies. This clinical condition has been the origin of co...

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Main Authors: J. A. Cienfuegos, F. Rotellar, V. Valentí, J. Arredondo, N. Pedano, A. Bueno, I. Vivas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Aran Ediciones 2010-03-01
Series:Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1130-01082010000300006