Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (definition)

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Definition: DUODENAL OBSTRUCTION by the superior mesenteric artery (MESENTERIC ARTERY, SUPERIOR) which travels in the root of the MESENTERY and crosses over the DUODENUM. The syndrome is characterized by the dilated proximal duodenum and STOMACH, bloating, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS, and VOMITING. Often it is observed in patient with body casts after spinal surgery.

See Also Renal Nutcracker Syndrome

Other names Mesenteric Duodenal Compression Syndrome; Duodenal Compression Syndrome, Mesenteric; Syndrome, Wilkie; Syndrome, Cast; Wilkie Syndrome; Cast Syndrome

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source
Vascular Compression of the Duodenum	0	*Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome.

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