Hasegawa N, Oka A, Awoniyi M, Yoshida Y, Tobita H, Ishimura N, Ishihara S. Dynamic ultrasonography for optimizing treatment position in superior mesenteric artery syndrome: Two case reports and review of literature. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30(5): 499-508 [PMID: 38414592 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i5.499]
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Akihiko Oka, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine II, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, 89-1, Izumo 693-8501, Shimane, Japan. aoka@med.shimane-u.ac.jp
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Case Report
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Nobuaki Hasegawa, Akihiko Oka, Norihisa Ishimura, Shunji Ishihara, Department of Internal Medicine II, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Shimane, Japan
Muyiwa Awoniyi, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Hepatology Section, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
Yuri Yoshida, Clinical Laboratory Division, Shimane University Hospital, Izumo 693-8501, Shimane, Japan
Hiroshi Tobita, Division of Hepatology, Shimane University Hospital, Izumo 693-8501, Japan
Author contributions: Hasegawa N, Oka A, and Awoniyi M contributed to drafting of manuscript; Hasegawa N, Oka A, and Yoshida Y contributed to assessment of ultrasonography; Tobita H, Ishimura N, and Ishihara S contributed to supervisor of study; All the authors solely contributed to this paper.
Informed consent statement: This publication of case reports was approved by the Shimane University Hospital review board (approval No. 6612) in adherence to the Helsinki Declaration. Each patient provided informed consent for publication.
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Corresponding author: Akihiko Oka, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine II, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, 89-1, Izumo 693-8501, Shimane, Japan. aoka@med.shimane-u.ac.jp
Received: October 2, 2023 Peer-review started: October 2, 2023 First decision: November 24, 2023 Revised: December 11, 2023 Accepted: January 12, 2024 Article in press: January 12, 2024 Published online: February 7, 2024 Processing time: 120 Days and 21.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare cause of duodenal obstruction by extrinsic compression between the SMA and aorta. While the left lateral recumbent position has traditionally been recommended as conservative therapy for facilitating duodenal passage, recent studies have highlighted variations in the optimal position among patients. Here, we present two cases of SMA syndrome where rapid recovery was achieved through ultrasonographic dynamic evaluation of the individualized optimal positions. This pioneering report includes valuable images and a video of dynamic ultrasonography, contributing to improved prognosis by averting potentially life-threatening complications such as shock, pancreatitis, perforation, and hypokalemia.
