Minimal weight loss related to a short fasting period causes superior mesenteric artery syndrome in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report.

Dong-Ha KangSung Woon BaikYu Hui WonMyoung-Hwan Ko

Published in: Medicine (2020)

SMAS should be considered when there is an abrupt observation of symptom of gastrointestinal obstruction in patients with predisposing condition such as a low body weight, even if the weight loss is relatively small.

Keyphrases

weight loss
body weight
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
bariatric surgery
case report
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
blood glucose
glycemic control
insulin resistance
obese patients
metabolic syndrome
patient reported
body mass index