Wilkie’s Syndrome in an Adolescent: A Rare Etiology of Upper Intestinal Obstruction
Journal: Journal of Case Reports and Studies (JCRS) (Vol.5, No. 2)Publication Date: 2017-04-27
Authors : Roriz-Silva R; Maranhão T; Schesquini KRP;
Page : 1-4
Keywords : Wilke’s Syndrome; Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome; Mesenteric Duodenal Compression Syndrome; Duodenal Obstruction; Surgery; Duodenojejunostomy;
Abstract
Wilkie's Syndrome (WS) was described in 1927 and its physiopathology is related to the formation of an abnormal acute aortomesenteric angle measuring between 7o and 22o. It leads to digestive symptoms due to external compression of mesentery artery against the third portion of duodenum. This is a case of WS in a young, tall and slim male patient. Three months before, he began postprandial vomiting, abdominal pain, hyporexia and weight loss. The diagnostis was made by an upper gastrointestinal series with barium contrast and confirmed by Laparotomy. Duodenojejunostomy is a well-known technique and it was successfully performed in this case.
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