Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome

Arteria mesenterica superior-syndrom

Engelsk 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.

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Engelska synonymer

Wilkie Syndrome — Syndrome, Wilkie — Mesenteric Duodenal Compression Syndrome — Cast Syndrome — Syndrome, Cast — Duodenal Compression Syndrome, Mesenteric