Superior mesenteric artery syndrome and anorexia nervosa: a case report

Abstract Background Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an underdiagnosed complication in anorexia nervosa (AN) patients, which results from weight loss-induced atrophy of the mesenteric fat pad, causing compression of the third part of the duodenum. SMA syndrome can be life-threatening as...

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Published in:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Main Authors: Shivani Singh, Ann L. Contrucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Subjects:
Anorexia nervosa
Eating disorder
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Duodenal obstruction
Aortomesenteric angle
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04168-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04168-6

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