Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
Synonyms
Cast Syndrome
Duodenal Compression Syndrome, Mesenteric
Mesenteric Duodenal Compression Syndrome
Syndrome, Cast
Syndrome, Wilkie
Wilkie Syndrome
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.