Celiac trunk compression syndrome by the median arcuate ligament. Laparoscopic approach

Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), or celiac trunk compression syndrome, is caused by extrinsic compression of median arcuate ligament, prominent fibrous bands and periaortic nodal tissue. In many cases is asymptomatic, but it may manifests with symptoms such as postprandial abdominal pain or...

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Published in:	Medicina (Buenos Aires) Vol. 75; no. 3; pp. 169 - 172
Main Authors:	Romero, María Eugenia, Alcaraz, Álvaro, Saleg, Patricia, Roussy Otero, Guillermo, Moser, Federico, Eynard, Héctor G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Argentina 2015
Subjects:	Aged Celiac Artery - abnormalities Celiac Artery - surgery Constriction, Pathologic - diagnosis Constriction, Pathologic - surgery Female Humans Laparoscopy Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome laparoscopy diagnosis abdominal pain arcuate ligament celiac trunk surgery
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Summary:	Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), or celiac trunk compression syndrome, is caused by extrinsic compression of median arcuate ligament, prominent fibrous bands and periaortic nodal tissue. In many cases is asymptomatic, but it may manifests with symptoms such as postprandial abdominal pain or during exercise, nauseas, vomiting and weight loss. Trough less invasive diagnostic techniques, such as doppler ultrasound for screening and preoperative angiotomograhpy, it is possible to obtain good results, comparable to those with arteriography. Surgical treatment by laparoscopic approach is a safe and effective technique. A symptomatic case that required surgical treatment, a laparoscopic approach, with clinical and imaging improvement after the procedure, is presented.
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ISSN:	0025-7680