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superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome

partial obstruction of third part of duodenum by superior mesenteric artery (SMA)

seen with:

  • marked weight loss
  • anorexia nervosa
  • total body casting

x-ray:

  • distension of proximal duodenum
  • classically disappears when prone

Richard Gunderman, MD  -  10 November 1997
Last updated:  1 October 2013


 

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