Certain abdominopelvic vascular structures may be compressed by adjacent anatomic
structures or may cause compression of adjacent hollow viscera. Such compressions may …

Purpose To provide a review of the etiology, clinical presentation, and imaging findings of
superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome. Methods A literature review of 24 relevant …

Importance Duodenal obstruction by compression from the superior mesenteric artery (SMA)
can be managed using minimally invasive techniques initially developed for bariatric …

Background Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare condition caused by
partial obstruction of the third portion of the duodenum by the SMA anteriorly and aorta …

Adult patients with severe chronic small intestinal dysmotility are not uncommon and can be
difficult to manage. This guideline gives an outline of how to make the diagnosis. It …

Background Superior mesentery artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare vasculo-anatomic
occlusive pathologic entity for which a period of conservative medical management is …

Compression of duodenum by Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) causing proximal intestinal
obstruction is an uncommon condition. Treatment of this condition involves conservative …

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of and indication for laparoscopic methods for neonates
with congenital duodenal obstruction. Patients and Methods: From September 2009 to …

Background: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, also known as Wilkie's syndrome,
is a rare condition characterized by vascular compression of the duodenum that leads to …

Abstract Introduction The Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) is a rare form of
intestinal obstruction. The diagnosis is based on findings from imaging studies, including …