Publications by Jorge Andre Cespedes

Publications by authors named "Jorge Andre Cespedes"

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Weight Loss-associated Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, an Unusual Condition in a Peruvian Patient: A Case Report.

Luis A Chirinos Danitza Lukac Mateo E Garland Jorge André Céspedes Victor M Salcedo

Cureus

December 2018

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is an uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction. We report a young male patient with abdominal pain, emesis and history of significant weight loss. Computed tomography angiography demonstrated narrowing of the aortomesenteric angle.

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- Jorge Andre Cespedes' research primarily focuses on medical conditions related to gastrointestinal health, particularly emphasizing rare syndromes such as Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS).
- In a notable case report published in December 2018, he documented a young Peruvian male patient who experienced severe abdominal pain and vomiting linked to significant weight loss and the subsequent diagnosis of SMAS.
- The study highlights the importance of recognizing SMAS as a potential cause of small bowel obstruction, underscoring diagnostic imaging techniques like computed tomography angiography in identifying this uncommon condition.

Publications by authors named "Jorge Andre Cespedes"

Weight Loss-associated Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, an Unusual Condition in a Peruvian Patient: A Case Report.

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