Superior mesenteric artery occlusion

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Description of Superior mesenteric artery occlusion

Superior mesenteric artery occlusion: 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.
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External links related to: Superior mesenteric artery occlusion

• eMedicine - Mesenteric Ischemia : Article by Christopher MB Fernandes, MD
• eMedicine - Mesenteric Artery Ischemia : Article by Deron J Tessier, MD
• eMedicine - Mesenteric Artery Thrombosis : Article by Deron J Tessier, MD
• superior mesenteric artery syndrome - MedPix™ Medical Image Database and Teaching Files
• eMedicine - Acute Mesenteric Ischemia : Article by Chat Dang, MD
• eMedicine - Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome : Article by Avinash Shetty, MD

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