Thyrotoxicosis Masquerading as Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in An Adolescent
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare condition resulting in small bowel partial or complete obstruction. The third part of the duodenum becomes compressed between the aorta and the SMA once a subject loses weight rapidly. The patients at risk of SMA syndrome are those with eating diso...
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| Language: | English |
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Cairo University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Pediatric Sciences Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://cupsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_275998_3bbbc6ef9518cc3d9c30f7507bbece4c.pdf |