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Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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Laparoscopic Treatment of Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome: Case Series and Review of Current Treatment Modalities

Authors: Khashayar Vaziri, Eric S. Hungness, Erik G. Pearson, Nathaniel J. Soper

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 2/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Compression of the celiac artery by the diaphragmatic crura, the median arcuate ligament, or the fibrous periaortic ganglionic tissue results in a rare constellation of symptoms known as celiac artery compression syndrome (CACS).

Anatomy

First described in 1963 by Harjola in a patient with symptoms of mesenteric ischemia, it remains an elusive diagnosis.

Clinical Presentation

Patients commonly present with a wide variety of symptoms resulting in multiple diagnostic tests.

Diagnosis

A firm diagnosis is difficult to establish, and treatment is equally challenging. These challenges are illustrated by the following case series, and evidence supporting current treatment modalities is reviewed.

Treatment

We describe a laparoscopic approach to decompression of the celiac artery facilitated by intraoperative ultrasound.

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Title: Laparoscopic Treatment of Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome: Case Series and Review of Current Treatment Modalities
Authors: Khashayar Vaziri
Eric S. Hungness
Erik G. Pearson
Nathaniel J. Soper
Publication date: 01-02-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-008-0702-9

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Laparoscopic Treatment of Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome: Case Series and Review of Current Treatment Modalities

Abstract

Introduction

Anatomy

Clinical Presentation

Diagnosis

Treatment

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Abstract

Introduction

Anatomy

Clinical Presentation

Diagnosis

Treatment

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