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Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology 5/2017

01-05-2017 | Clinical Investigation

Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: A Single-Center Experience with 23 Patients

Authors: Layla A. Nasr, Walid G. Faraj, Aghiad Al-Kutoubi, Mohamad Hamady, Mohamad Khalifeh, Ali Hallal, Hamzeh M. Halawani, Joelle Wazen, Ali A. Haydar

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 5/2017

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Abstract

Background

Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare entity that occurs when the median arcuate ligament of the diaphragm is low-lying, causing a compression to the underlying celiac trunk. We reviewed the vascular changes associated with MALS in an effort to emphasize the seriousness of this disease and the complications that may result.

Methods

This is a retrospective descriptive analysis of 23 consecutive patients diagnosed with MALS between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2015 at a tertiary medical center. Computed tomographic (CT) scans, medical records, and patient follow-up were reviewed.

Results

The number of patients included herein was 23. The median age was 56 years (17–83). Sixteen patients (69.6%) had a significant arterial collateral circulation. Eleven patients (47.8%) were found to have visceral artery aneurysms; 4 patients (36.4%) bled secondary to aneurysm rupture. All ruptured aneurysms were treated with endovascular approach. The severity of the hemodynamic changes appears to be greater with complete occlusion,

Conclusions

MALS causes pathological hemodynamic changes within the abdominal vasculature. Follow-up is advised for patients who develop a collateral circulation. Resulting aneurysms should preferably be treated when the size ratio approaches three. Treatment of these aneurysms can be done via an endovascular approach coupled with possible celiac artery decompression to restore physiologic blood flow.
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Metadata
Title
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: A Single-Center Experience with 23 Patients
Authors
Layla A. Nasr
Walid G. Faraj
Aghiad Al-Kutoubi
Mohamad Hamady
Mohamad Khalifeh
Ali Hallal
Hamzeh M. Halawani
Joelle Wazen
Ali A. Haydar
Publication date
01-05-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-016-1560-6

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