Jul 20, 2024 · Ultrasound is an additional modularity that can be used in the diagnosis of superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Characteristic findings include reduction of the aortic-mesenteric angle …

Jul 20, 2024 · There are two distinct vascular compression disorders due to compression of another structure by the superior mesenteric artery. The terminology is sometimes confusing and they can …

Features on CT scan consistent with superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Normally, the aortomesenteric angle and aortomesenteric distance are 28-65° and 10-34 mm, respectively.

An abrupt cut-off to contrast passage is seen in the third part of the duodenum. CT with oral and intravenous contrast confirms that there is obstruction of the third part of the duodenum arguably due …

Annotated images for anatomy and radiological measurement related to superior mesenteric artery syndrome.

CT scan of the abdomen shows hugely distended stomach, first and second part of the duodenum, with transition zone at the origin of the SMA, confirming the diagnosis of SMA syndrome.

Sep 21, 2025 · Nutcracker syndrome should not be confused with superior mesenteric artery syndrome (Wilkie syndrome), also a superior mesenteric artery compression disorder, where the SMA …

Dec 19, 2024 · The superior mesenteric artery terminates at the ileum where it anastomoses with the ileal branch of the ileocolic artery. Some anatomists believe the ileocolic artery is the terminal portion …

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, also known as Wilkie's syndrome, cast syndrome, or aorto-mesenteric compression syndrome, is a condition characterized by duodenal obstruction due to …

The distance between SMA and the aorta is decreased, and the duodenum is dilated before this section. Bilateral coarse calcifications are seen in adrenal glands. Ring artifact is also present, possibly due …