[Laparoscopic management of median arcuate ligament syndrome].

Abstract

Median arcuate ligament syndrome is a rare disorder resulting from luminal narrowing of the celiac trunk. The classic management of median arcuate ligament syndrome involves the surgical division of the median arcuate ligament fibers in order to decompress the celiac trunk. This has traditionally required an upper midline incision. A few authors have described a successful laparoscopic release of celiac artery compression syndrome. Laparoscopy provides a less invasive, but equally effective method for decompressing the celiac trunk.

• Authors: J Jarry, X Berard, E Ducasse, D Biscay, A Pailler, G Sassoust, D Midy, J-C Baste
• Journal: Journal des maladies vasculaires (J Mal Vasc) Vol. 33 Issue 1 Pg. 30-4 (Feb 2008) ISSN: 0398-0499 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Traitement du syndrome du ligament arqué médian par voie coelioscopique.
• PMID: 18313874 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Arterial Occlusive Diseases (surgery)
• Celiac Artery (surgery)
• Decompression, Surgical
• Female
• Humans
• Laparoscopy (methods)
• Ligaments (surgery)
• Syndrome
• Vascular Surgical Procedures (methods)