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    Síndrome de Wilkie. Reporte de un caso
    (2017)
    González Hermosillo-Cornejo, Daniel
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    Díaz Girón-Gidi, Alejandro
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    Vélez-Pérez, Francisco Manuel
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    Lemus-Ramírez, Ramón Ignacio
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    Andrade Martínez-Garza, Pablo
    Background: Wilkie syndrome, also referred as superior mesenteric artery syndrome, is an unusual cause of a proximal small bowel obstruction. It is characterised by the compression of the duodenum in its third portion due to a narrowing of the space between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. Its presentation symptoms are consistent and include the obstruction of the proximal small bowel. However, the physical and laboratory findings are non-specific. Nevertheless, many imaging methods are useful for its diagnosis. The management of this condition varies between observation and surgery, depending on each particular case. Clinical case: The case is presented of a 19 year-old male who began with acute, intense abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. On examination, he had abdominal wall rigidity and hyperesthesia. Imaging studies were requested, revealing a decreased superior mesenteric artery angle, a shortening of the aortic mesenteric distance, and a decrease in the calibre of the third duodenal portion, all findings concomitant with Wilkie syndrome. Conservative treatment was applied and the patient was discharged without complications. © Cirugía y Cirujanos
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