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Superior mesenteric artery syndrome.

Authors :
Kandil E
Alabbas H
Harbin AC
Neitzschman HR
Source :
The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : official organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society [J La State Med Soc] 2009 Sep-Oct; Vol. 161 (5), pp. 285-6.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is defined as compression of the third part of the duodenum secondary to a narrowing of the angle between the SMA and aorta. It is an uncommon disease. We present a patient who suffered from bowel obstruction and eventually perforation of the duodenum and discuss associated imaging findings.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0024-6921
Volume :
161
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : official organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19927943