Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Single- institution Experience

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) was first described in 1842 by Rotikansky [1] and was subsequently studied by Wilkie in 1921 [2]. He also defined the pathophysiological changes of the third segment of the duodenum when obstructed following arteriomesenteric compression. Wilkie [2] used the term “chronic duodenal ileus” in 1927 [3]. ................
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