Abstract:
The knowledge of anatomical variations in superior mesenteric artery is of importance to surgeons and radiologists while performing complicated procedures. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is rarest life threatening Gastro vascular disorder characterized by a compression of the third part of Duodenum by Abdominal Aorta and the overlying Superior Mesenteric Artery. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is triggered when there is narrowing of the mesenteric angle and shortening of the distance. We report a case of SMA syndrome which sharply exemplifies its clinical and anatomical features which was identified during routine radiological studies of the Dept. of Radiology, KIMS, Narketpally. The aetiology, presentation, diagnosis and management of this unusual condition are discussed.
Keywords: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA), Abdominal Aorta (AA), Duodenum (D), Computed Tomography (CT), Nasogastric tube (NG tube).
Journal Authors
Supriya Garapati 1, S. Saritha 2, Praveen Kumar M 3
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences,Narketpally, Nalgonda District,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
2 Professor, Department of Anatomy, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences,Narketpally, Nalgonda District,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
3 Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences,Narketpally, Nalgonda District,
Andhra Pradesh, India.