DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2019.v07i08.028

Pages: 550-552

Introduction: The mesenteric artery syndrome is defined by the extrinsic compression of the third portion of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery and aorta. It is a rare entity; fist treatment is medical, but frequently surgery is required. Observation: We report the case of a 20-year old patient, with five months of continuous epigastric pain. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a large gastric and duodenal stasis and upper gastrointestinal barium found a D3 stenosis related to a mesenteric artery syndrome. The management consisted of surgical treatment after failure of medical treatment with a favorable outcome. Conclusion: The mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare and benign disorder. Medical treatment is tried fist but surgery i s common.