Late superior mesenteric artery syndrome in paraplegia: case report and review.

Authors :: Laffont, I.
Bensmail, D.
Rech, C.
Prigent, G.
Loubert, G.
Dizien, O.
Source :: Spinal Cord. Feb2002, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p88. 4p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Reports a case of superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA) in a paraplegic patient which occurred several months after spinal cord injury, during the rehabilitation program. Review of literature of SMA syndrome in spinal cord injured patients; Basis of the diagnosis; Factors of SMA syndrome.