Superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Clin Case Rep. 2020 Jul 16;8(11):2295-2297. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3118. eCollection 2020 Nov.

Abstract

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, though rare, should be considered in patients with duodenal obstruction with no other causes. History of recent weight loss and imaging modalities help in the diagnosis. Conservative management can be tried before going for surgery.

Keywords: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome; aorto‐mesenteric angle; aorto‐mesenteric distance; duodenal obstruction.