Abstract:The superior mesenteric artery syndrome following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis after total proctocolectomy is extremely exceptional; a few cases are reported in literature. We report a new case of duodenal compression syndrome by the superior mesenteric artery following a total proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for familial adenomatous polyposis. The diagnosis was made four days postoperatory by a persistent vomiting and documented by superior digestive tract occlusion showed on computed tomogra… Show more
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