Publication Type : Journal Article
Source : JBJS Case Connect
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Medicine
Year : 2019
Abstract : A 13-year-old female presenting with untreated congenital scoliosis underwent single-stage anterior plus posterior deformity correction surgery. On the sixth postoperative day, she started vomiting and complained of abdominal pain. Imaging studies suggested superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS). Conservative treatment for 3 weeks yielded no improvement in symptoms. She subsequently underwent laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy, which resolved her symptoms.
Cite this Research Publication : Rai R R, Shah S, Nigil Sadanandan Palliyil, Dalvie S, Shah R, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Complicating Spinal Deformity Correction Surgery: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. JBJS Case Connect. 2019 Dec;9(4):e0497.