Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Misdiagnosed Disorder

• Main Authors: Zakia El Yousfi MD (Author), Ismail Mohamed Halfi MD (Author), Salma El Houss MD (Author), Nazik Allali PhD (Author), Siham El Haddad PhD (Author), Latifa Chat PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The superior mesenteric artery syndrome also known as Wilkie's syndrome or Benign duodenal stasis, is a condition that occurs when the third duodenum is compressed between the superior mesenteric artery anteriorly and the abdominal aorta posteriorly following the disappearance of the perivascul...