Superior mesenteric artery syndrome, an uncommon cause of gastric outlet obstruction: Case report
This case outlines the diagnostic challenges SMA syndrome poses due to its nonspecific nature of the clinical presentation. Improved clinical suspicion can reduce diagnostic delays and optimize management, particularly in regions with limited diagnostic resources.
Authors
- Jacqueline Gabone
- Athar Ali
- Zainab Fidaali
- Osama Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4868-9882)
- Abduel Kitua
- Clarence Sumbizi
Institutions
- Aga Khan Hospital Dar es Salaam (TZ)
- Aga Khan University (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-07-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111692
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01