Open AccessSuperior mesenteric artery syndrome in severe anorexia nervosa: A case series
Author(s) -
Watters Ashlie,
Gibson Dennis,
Dee Elizabeth,
Mascolo Margherita,
Mehler Philip S.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2577
Subject(s) - medicine , anorexia nervosa , superior mesenteric artery syndrome , superior mesenteric artery , intervention (counseling) , artery , weight loss , surgery , anorexia , radiology , eating disorders , psychiatry , obesity
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome presents with nonspecific GI complaints, hindering weight restoration in those with anorexia nervosa. Diagnosis is made with radiologic testing, and treatment requires only weight restoration, negating the need for surgical intervention.