Wilkie's syndrome

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2011 Jan;21(1):43-5.

Abstract

Wilkie's syndrome is a rare variant of small intestinal obstruction resulting from compression of third part of the duodenum by the superior mesenteric artery. A girl 15 years of age, presented with postprandial abdominal pain, bilious vomiting and weight loss. Radiological imaging revealed vascular duodenal compression which was relieved by timely surgical intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anorexia Nervosa / epidemiology
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / surgery