Wilkie's syndrome in monozygotic twins treated by 3-D laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy

Asian J Endosc Surg. 2019 Jan;12(1):125-127. doi: 10.1111/ases.12489. Epub 2018 Apr 19.

Abstract

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome, also known as Wilkie's syndrome, is a rare cause of proximal duodenum obstruction in children. Here, we describe the first pediatric case of superior mesenteric artery syndrome in monozygotic twin brothers. Both patients underwent 3-D laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy at the same age with an uneventful recovery.

Keywords: Three-dimensional (3-D); Wilkie’s syndrome; twins.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Duodenal Obstruction / etiology
  • Duodenostomy*
  • Humans
  • Jejunostomy*
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / complications
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / surgery*
  • Twins, Monozygotic*