Sharma, S., & Azzopardi, T. (2006). Reduction of abdominal pressure for prophylaxis of the mesenteric artery syndrome (cast syndrome) in a hip spica--a simple technique. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 88(3), 317-317. doi:10.1308/003588406X106342c Notes: Description of technique for using rubber spacer in a spica cast to prevent SMAS. Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1963662/pdf/rcse8803-317a.pdf