Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (wilkie syndrome)

Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, also known as Wilkie syndrome, is rare, but a well known acquired vascular compression disorder in which acute angulation of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) with aorta results in compression of the third and final part of the duodenum. This results in chronic, intermittent, or acute complete or partial duodenal obstruction.

Authors and Affiliations

Aruna M Deodhar, Anish Gadgil, Valmik Kadpe, Nithin Neela, Pranav Mahadevkar

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  • EP ID EP487748
  • DOI 10.26611/1004512
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Aruna M Deodhar, Anish Gadgil, Valmik Kadpe, Nithin Neela, Pranav Mahadevkar (2018). Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (wilkie syndrome). MedPulse -International Medical Journal, 5(1), 5-7. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-487748