Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Associated with Rapid Weight Loss Attributed to Amphetamine Abuse
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome arises from a reduction in the angle formed between the SMA and the aorta, thereby compressing the third portion of the duodenum. This phenomenon may be caused by a number of factors, one of which being acute weight loss. We report a case of a female patient...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/817249 |