Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare condition in patients who have oral feeding intolerance. Due to decreased fat tissue around the duodenum, the angle between the superior mesenteric artery and duodenum also decrease. Despite normal peristaltic bowel activity, nutrients cannot pass the du...

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Published in:Journal of Pediatric Research
Main Authors: Emine Burçe Yaşar, Mehmet Arda Kılınç, Bülent Karapınar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and Ege Children Foundation 2017-12-01
Subjects:
Malnutrition
superior mesenteric artery
duodenum
fat tissue
Online Access:http://jpedres.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/superior-mesenteric-artery-syndrome-at-pediatric-ntensive-care-unit/16509

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