Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a condition that affects the duodenum — the section of the small intestine that joins the stomach. The syndrome is caused by the compressing of the ...

Severe weight loss in AN is dangerous because it can lead to additional health complications, such as Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), which can hinder AN recovery. Superior Mesenteric ...

Moore has a rare disease called Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), which affects 0.013% of the population by some estimates. The consequences are severe and eventually fatal if not resolved.

Restoration of antegrade flow in the superior mesenteric artery is evident ... irritable bowel syndrome, and gastroparesis. An extensive gastroenterologic workup, possibly including ...

It was difficult to even swallow her own saliva. Toprak didn't know it at the time, but she had superior mesenteric artery syndrome, also known as Wilkie's syndrome. The little-known ...

Mesenteric (or intestinal) artery disease is a condition that develops when the arteries in the abdomen that supply the intestines become narrowed, or blocked, by an accumulation of a fatty substance ...

Rebecca Bostock is looking to raise awareness of a rare medical condition called Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) A woman who lives in daily pain due to an extremely rare health problem ...

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare type of compression of the small intestine. It’s a treatable condition, but a delayed diagnosis can lead to more severe symptoms or even death.