Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report and a Systematic Revision of the Literature

Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report and a Systematic Revision of the Literature

Background. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare condition caused by the compression of the duodenum, which may occur in the case of fast weight loss. Currently, the relationship between superior mesenteric artery syndrome and anorexia nervosa is still unclear. The aim of this study...

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Main Authors: Elena Bozzola, Mariangela Irrera, Flavia Cirillo, Valeria Zanna, Italo Petrelli, Antonella Diamanti, Ylenia Scire, Jibin Park, Alessandra Marchesi, Maria Rosaria Marchili, Alberto Villani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
anorexia
children
complication
diagnosis
superior mesenteric artery
superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/4/541

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