A 56-year-old female with celiac artery compression syndrome recovering through dietary changes and weight gain

Kiichiro Yoshida*, Keiichiro Kita, Seiji Yamashiro

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Abstract

Celiac artery compression syndrome is a rare condition characterized by extrinsic compression of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament, which leads to chronic, recurrent postprandial epigastric pain. Although traditional treatment of this syndrome involves laparotomy to release the median arcuate ligament, here we report on the rare case of a middle-aged woman recovering with no specific treatment through her use of a food diary to change her diet which resulted in gradual weight gain. This suggests that in some cases, a conservative therapy for celiac artery compression syndrome should be tried before choosing surgical intervention.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)165-167
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of General and Family Medicine
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017/08

Keywords

  • angiography
  • celiac artery compression syndrome
  • food diary
  • postprandial epigastric pain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Family Practice
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • Internal Medicine

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