Mesenteric Artery Stenosis Presenting as Severe Erosive Gastroduodenitis: A Rare Case Report With Long Term Follow-Up
Keywords:
Superior mesenteric artery stenosis, Duodenal ischemia, pain abdomen, Stenting.Abstract
Superior Mesenteric artery ischemia is a rare condition with serious clinical consequences. It may be caused by either mechanical or non mechanical obstruction of the artery. These patients usually present with recurrent abdominal pain usually occurring after meals. We report a 45 yr old male, who presented with pain abdomen and epigastric burning sensation which increases with food consumption from the past 6 months. Patient was evaluated and was found to have severe erosive Gastroduodenitis which was secondary to superior mesenteric artery stenosis diagnosed on CT Abdomen. Patient underwent successful Superior Mesenteric Artery
(SMA) stenting. Repeat upper gastrointestinal endoscopy during follow up after 1 year showed complete resolution of the duodenal mucosa and was asymptomatic.
