Late presentation of superior mesenteric artery syndrome following scoliosis surgery: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Obstruction of the third part of the duodenum by the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) can occur following surgical correction of scoliosis. The condition most commonly occurs in significantly underweight patients with severe deform...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/9 |