Extrapleural pneumonectomy complicated by acute superior mesenteric artery syndrome Journal Article

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Authors: DuBray, B. J., Jr; Gnerlich, J.L.; Doyle, M. B.; Patterson, G. A.
Article Title: Extrapleural pneumonectomy complicated by acute superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Abstract: We present a patient who developed an acute superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome following pneumonectomy. Although rarely described, a majority of cases develop insidiously from a gradual loss of retroperitoneal fat in the setting of malnourishment. A postoperative presentation is atypical, however procedures that narrow the aortomesenteric angle have been associated with the development of SMA syndrome. This case illustrates an important anatomic relationship that thoracic surgeons performing lung resection surgery should be aware of in order to avoid predisposing patients to SMA syndrome.
Journal Title: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume: 94
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1552-6259; 0003-4975
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: Netherlands
Date Published: 2012
Start Page: 291
End Page: 293
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.12.023
Notes: CI: Copyright (c) 2012; JID: 15030100R; 2011/07/26 [received]; 2011/11/14 [revised]; 2011/12/06 [accepted]; ppublish