Introduction:

Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is an uncommon cause of duodenal obstruction. Symptoms may vary from mild obstruction to acute life-threatening emergencies. Physical examination does not always help in establishing the diagnosis which is based on findings from imaging studies.

Objective:

To recommend the laparoscopic approach for the surgical treatment of this entity.

Case presentation:

A 49-year old female patient with prior history of weight loss after chemotherapy and a two-year history of postprandial nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain who was successfully treated by laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy is presented.

Discussion:

Initial treatment is usually conservative. Recently published studies support that laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy is a safe and effective method of treatment.

Conclusions:

Surgical treatment is becoming more successful and the majority of patients are symptom-free after surgery.

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