Li, J., Chousleb, E., Hidalgo, J., Patel, S., Szomstein, S., & Rosenthal, R. J. (2011). Laparoscopic roux-en-Y duodenojejunal bypass for superior mesenteric artery syndrome: Case reports and review of the literature. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, 21(6), e344. 

            Notes: Report of three cases, one a 17-year-old female, one a 23-year-old male with history of appendectomy, and one a 50-year-old female with history of hysterectomy, cervical vertebral fusion, and cholecystectomy. All three were treated with a laparoscopic roux-en-y duodenojejunostomy. Case one reported intermittent vomiting during the first three months post op, but symptom free up to 2 years post op. Case 2 had delayed recovery but was symptom free for 6 months, and case three recovered uneventfully. Includes surgical procedures. Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22146189

Altiok, H., Lubicky, J. P., DeWald, C. J., & Herman, J. E. (2005). The superior mesenteric artery syndrome in patients with spinal deformity. Spine, 30(19), 2164. 

            Notes: A retrospective review of 2939 patients who underwent scoliosis surgery to determine incidence of SMAS. 17 patients were diagnosed with SMAS post-op, an incidence rate of .5%. Includes curve type, diagnoses, surgical procedures, instrumentation, documentation of SMA[S], degree of correction, weight and height percentiles, weight loss, and more. It is determined SMAS can still occur with newer instrumentation, and both low BMI and perioperative weight loss are considered factors. Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16205341