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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome?


Who would diagnose this syndrome??
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Typically, it would done by a Gastrointerologist due to the fact that an upper GI or esophogogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) would need to be performed. This condition is quite uncommon, and often over diagnosed without all the necessary workup.  (+ info)

Cardiology: Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome, What do my Mesenteric Heart Vessel test results mean?


Can someone help interpret these test results: Measurements in mesenteric vessels are within normal limits. There is borderline elevation of velocity seen in the celiac trunk on the post prandial measurements with a peak systolic measurement of 202.5cm/sec and suggests possibility of significant stenosis greater than 60%.
What does this mean? Is it something that can be treated and if so, how? Symptoms for which he was referred for testing is upper abdominal pain, weight loss, and a sick feeling in the stomach. What may cause this problem? Thanks for your answers.
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Mesenteric vessels are the three major arteries that supply blood to the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. A normal reading is good signaling no narrowing/blockages.

Stenosis is a narrowing or blockage.

The celiac trunk is also an atery originating in the abdominal aorta. Boderline elevation means that your aterial pressure is slightly or near high.

So basically he is saying that your celiac artery is blocked greater than 60%.

A stenosis (blockage) greater than 60% depending on the status of other vessels that feed your intestines may or may not cause the symptoms your doctor described. This type of blockage causes discomfort after eating resulting from poor (mesenteric )circulation the discomfort can be so severe people stop eating.

You should first get a diagnosis to determine what condition you have and ask your doctor to speak english and not use any technical jargon.

Have you been diagnosised with Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome (CACS) and not Celiac artery stenosis (CAS) I ask because CACS is extremely rare and is best diagnosed after a CT angiograph. CAS which is more common is atherosclerotic in nature (a disease which affects arterial blood vessels). CACS on the other hand is intestenial agina you would be in pain and probably had a significant weight loss and the treatment for this is surgery.

Hope this explanation works. Good luck.  (+ info)

I have a rare syndrome and I would like to find somebody else who has it too. How?


I have a rare syndrome called Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome. I had surgery a couple of months ago to reroute my stomach. I've been told that there have only ever been 400 cases recorded. I'm having a tough recovery and can't find any information on the recovery process. So I was wondering if there is anyway I can contact somebody who has been through this and ask them what their recovery was like?
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My son had SMA. He was about 4, and developed it secondary to rapid weight loss after a surgery gone bad.
This has been many years ago, but my recollection is that he had two g/j tubes inserted, one on either side of the collapse. He was on continual draining and feeding. But the I/O chemistry wasn't monitored well, leading to an extreme sodium deficiency that further complicated everyone.

It was more than a year before everything was back to baseline -- and it was a long and difficult year. But there were no permanent affects.

In searching for support groups, do be aware that there is another SMA syndrome that refers to a spinal problem.  (+ info)

Why is distal third of transverse colon drained by superior mesenteric vein?


Why doesn't it stop at the junction of proximal 2/3 and distal 1/3 of transverse colon like others? Why is SMV extra keen to go that extra 1/3?
I gather some people hate the end of school year. I am sorry to hear that. Now back the original question: why is distal third of transverse colon drained by superior mesenteric vein (and not inferior mesenteric vein as one would expect?) ? Many thanks.
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another problem with the human body  (+ info)

Anyone ever heard of systemic mesenteric syndrome?


I need to do a pre clinical nursing assisgnment. The pt. has a medical diagnosis of systemic mesenteric syndrome. I cannot find this in my diagnosis book and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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I am not aware of such a diagnosis - perhaps there could have been a mispelling or misprint in your assignment question??

Systemic implies that the condition occurs throughout the body... but mesenteric pertains to the blood supply of the intestines. There is simply no such entity as systemic mesenteric syndrome.  (+ info)

How do you treat superior orbital fissure syndrome when the etiology is a neoplasm?


It's for school and I can't find the answer anywhere!
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Superior orbital fissure syndrome consists of retro-orbital pain, paralysis of extra ocular muscles, impairment of first trigeminal branches and frequent involvement of the optic nerve.
One must treat the neoplasm. That depends on its type. A glioblastoma would be treated differently from a lymphoma for example.  (+ info)

Please tell me about recovery from Acute mesenteric artery ischemia?


My friend had this and it caused some intestine to die, so she had about a foot of it removed. She was only temporarily closed until today, and is still being kept unconscious. Her body is now weeping all over. The dr. says she is doing as well as can be expected. What is a realistic prognosis? She is 72 years old.
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Narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the intestine causes mesenteric ischemia. The arteries that supply blood to this area run directly from the aorta, the main artery from the heart.
Mesenteric artery ischemia is often seen in people with hardening of the arteries elsewhere in the body (for example, with coronary artery disease or peripheral vascular disease). The condition is more common in smokers and in patients with high cholesterol.

Mesenteric ischemia may also be caused by a blood clot (embolus) that moves through the blood and suddenly blocks one of the mesenteric arteries. The clots usually come from the heart or the aorta. These clots are more commonly seen in patients with abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), such as atrial fibrillation.

Surgery for chronic mesenteric artery ischemia involves removing the blockage and reconnecting the arteries to the aorta. A bypass around the blockage is another procedure. It is usually done with a plastic tube graft. In the case of chronic mesenteric ischemia, the outlook after a successful surgery is good. However, if appropriate lifestyle changes (such as a healthy diet and exercise) are not made, any problems with hardening of the arteries will generally get worse over time.
Persons with acute mesenteric ischemia usually do poorly, since death of the intestine often occurs before surgery is done. However, when diagnosed and treated right away, patients with acute mesenteric ischemia can be treated successfully. Tissue death from lack of blood flow (infarction) in the intestines is the most serious complication of mesenteric artery ischemia.
Take care always!
MPLF.  (+ info)

What's the difference between Restless Leg Syndrome & PAD--Peripheral Artery Disease?


Thanks in advance.
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) may have some symptoms in common, but are quite different illnesses. They do, however, both primarily affect the legs, and both can be treated. However, causes for PAD are easier to identify than causes for RLS in many cases.

Narrowing in the arteries due to fatty deposits causes PAD. In this way, it is like the artery disease that affects the heart. PAD may also sometimes be referred to as peripheral vascular disease, since PAD may also cause other arteries like those in the neck to become blocked.

With one exception, PAD generally has a known cause. However, in functional PAD, the blood vessels and arteries are fine, but occasionally a spasm will occur provoking severe pain. Spasms may be linked to cold weather, smoking or exercise  (+ info)

side to end anastomosis of the superior vena cava to the right pulmonary artery?


And shunt the blood from the upper body past the right ventricle? You're not clear as to why you would want that. That would put a great deal more load on the pulmonary artery and would cause an increase in pulmonary hypertension as the blood wouldn't have the impetus of the right ventricular contraction. Can't imagine a scenario which would require that. Sorry for my ignorance.  (+ info)

Information on Superior Canal Dehisence Syndrome?


Looking for detailed information on this illness and/or any one else who might suffer from it.
How does this illness effect your daily life and those around you?
What has your doctor done to help you , if anything.
Thanks for your help.
I'm asking if any one on the forum can provide me with sources as well as their own experiences.
Any E.N.T's out there that might shed some light? A specialist ? Some one else who has this illness?
I can find certain information but not a whole lot. Thank-you
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