Superior mesenteric artery syndrome in severe anorexia nervosa: A case series

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome in severe anorexia nervosa: A case series

Abstract Superior mesenteric artery syndrome presents with nonspecific GI complaints, hindering weight restoration in those with anorexia nervosa. Diagnosis is made with radiologic testing, and treatment requires only weight restoration, negating the need for surgical intervention.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ashlie Watters, Dennis Gibson, Elizabeth Dee, Margherita Mascolo, Philip S. Mehler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
anorexia nervosa
CT scan
gastroparesis
GI series
superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2577

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2577

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