First performed in 1998, laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy is a safe and effective alternative
that is gaining widespread adoption. 1 However, the low incidence of SMAS has limited …

Introduction Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a well-described condition
involving mechanical compression of the third part of the duodenum by the SMA and the …

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an uncommon condition of duodenal
obstruction secondary to extrinsic vascular compression. With the advent of laparoscopy, an …

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare and morbid disease affecting. 1 to.
3% of the population. 1 Its pathology is due to a mechanical obstruction at the level of the …

In diagnosis, we combined clinical symptoms and radiographic cri-teria, including 1) upper
gastrointestinal (GI) barium studies: dilatation of the third part of the duodenum and/or to-and …

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 …

Background: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, also called Wilkie's syndrome, is
a rare clinical phenomenon believed to be caused by compression of the third portion of the …

Methods: A very thin woman with a diagnosis of SMA syndrome was prepared for surgery
after having failed medical therapy. The patient was placed in a supine position, and four …

Background: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare condition causing acute
or chronic compression of the third part of the duodenum, due to a reduction in the …

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