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2018, Number 4

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Cir Gen 2018; 40 (4)

Emergency surgical management in Wilkie syndrome. About a case

Ruiz-Mar G, Cárdenas SOE, Álvarez CLA, Moran SOT, Sánchez NLAL, Sánchez-Delgado Y, Pérez ESU

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 279-281
PDF size: 271.60 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome or Wilkie’s syndrome is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction after massive weight loss. The definitive diagnosis is established by imaging studies and the initial treatment is conservative; when this fails, surgical management is necessary. Case report: We present the case of a 43 year old woman with Wilkie’s syndrome who presents with symptoms of intestinal obstruction for three weeks. The abdominal tomography showed a large gastric and duodenal dilatation that required urgent surgical treatment, performing an open duodenojejunostomy without complications. Conclusion: Wilkie syndrome is a rare complication after weight loss that may require urgent surgical treatment and must be in a patient with this history and a picture of intestinal occlusion.


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