Superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Also known as: Wilkie syndrome

Duodenal compression between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery.

Medical specialty: Gastroenterology
Subspecialty: Gastroenterology / Vascular and structural disorders
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected, female predominance; Children: yes, scoliosis surgery or weight loss
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Loss of the mesenteric fat pad reduces the aortomesenteric angle.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

bilious vomitingearly satietynauseapostprandial painweight loss

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