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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome Related to Bodybuilding.
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques 2019 Februrary
BACKGROUND: Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS), also known as celiac artery compression syndrome, is characterized by postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss thought to be secondary to compression of the celiac artery ganglia by the median arcuate ligament (MAL).
METHODS: A young female powerlifter presented with a 3-month history of postprandial epigastric pain and involuntary weight loss following the start of a vigorous weightlifting program. The diagnosis of MALS was established after excluding other possibilities and by detailed evaluation including magnetic resonance imaging and celiac plexus block. She was treated by laparoscopic MAL release.
RESULTS: The patient experienced immediate and complete cessation of her pain. She has continued to be asymptomatic at 6 months after surgery.
CONCLUSIONS: Heavy weightlifting may potentially lead to MALS. The laparoscopic approach to MAL release can be utilized to treat this condition with favorable results.
METHODS: A young female powerlifter presented with a 3-month history of postprandial epigastric pain and involuntary weight loss following the start of a vigorous weightlifting program. The diagnosis of MALS was established after excluding other possibilities and by detailed evaluation including magnetic resonance imaging and celiac plexus block. She was treated by laparoscopic MAL release.
RESULTS: The patient experienced immediate and complete cessation of her pain. She has continued to be asymptomatic at 6 months after surgery.
CONCLUSIONS: Heavy weightlifting may potentially lead to MALS. The laparoscopic approach to MAL release can be utilized to treat this condition with favorable results.
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