Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Complicating Staged Corrective Surgery for Scoliosis
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare complication following correction of scoliosis with either nonoperative or operative methods. If the patient diagnosed with this syndrome is not managed timely and adequately, mortality may result. We report two cases of SMAS complicating staged c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966460960351X |