The superior mesenteric artery syndrome and acute gastric dilatation in eating disorders: A report of two cases and a review of the literature

✍ Scribed by Adson, David E. ;Mitchell, James E. ;Trenkner, Stephen W.

• Publisher: Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
• Year: 1997
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 242 KB
• Volume: 21
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0276-3478
• DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-108x(199703)21:2<103::aid-eat1>3.0.co;2-p

✦ Synopsis

Objective:

The pathophysiology and symptomatology of the superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA syndrome) is discussed. Method: A review of much of the available literature concerning the SMA syndrome and the associated condition acute gastric dilatation is offered. Results: Two new cases of acute gastric dilatation in patients with eating disorders, one of whom was diagnosed with SMA syndrome, are presented, along with a discussion of these conditions in reference to the eating disorders. Conclusion: The SMA syndrome and gastric dilatation are rare but potentially a very serious complication of eating disorders, and clinicians who work with these patients should be aware of such problems.