Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a condition that affects the duodenum — the section of the small intestine that joins the stomach. The syndrome is caused by the compressing of the ...

A mesenteric artery bypass is a procedure used to treat a blockage in your superior mesenteric artery. It involves using a graft sourced from another blood vessel or a synthetic material to create ...

Severe weight loss in AN is dangerous because it can lead to additional health complications, such as Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), which can hinder AN recovery. Superior Mesenteric ...

EMBOLIC occlusion of the main trunk of the superior mesenteric artery produces severe ischemia of the entire bowel between the terminal duodenum and mid-transverse colon. This entity must be ...

The superior mesenteric artery arises from the abdominal aorta just distal to the celiac trunk and has several branches to the pancreas and duodenum, two large branches that supply the proximal ...

Moore has a rare disease called Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), which affects 0.013% of the population by some estimates. The consequences are severe and eventually fatal if not resolved.

Diagnosis of ruptured superior mesenteric artery aneurysm mimicking a pancreatic mass. World Journal of Gastroenterology , 2010; 16 (18): 2298 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i18.2298 Cite This Page : ...

Computed tomography (CT) revealed a thrombosed false lumen in the superior mesenteric artery. At laparotomy, the dissection was found to be extending into the jejunal branches and medial colic artery.

Dissect the superior mesenteric artery and adjacent tissues (including mesenteric vein, nerves, connective tissue, etc.), starting at the artery's origin at the abdominal aorta and proceeding ...

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare type of compression of the small intestine. It’s a treatable condition, but a delayed diagnosis can lead to more severe symptoms or even death.