Unveiling the Significance of Body Mass Index in Diagnosis of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Hidden Link

Unveiling the Significance of Body Mass Index in Diagnosis of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Hidden Link

Background & Aims: The superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is an uncommon syndrome characterized by the compression of the third part of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and abdominal aorta with resultant proximal duodenal dilatation. The radiological diagnosis of...

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Main Authors: Dr. Kavita Umesh Vaishnav, Dr. Khushee Dipak Kothari, Dr. Pranay M. Patel, Dr. Zaryab M. Qureshi, Dr. Meet K. Radadia, Dr. Hetavi B. Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: B.J.Medical College Development Society, Ahmedabad 2023-12-01
Series:BJ Kines: National Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences
Subjects:
aortomesenteric angle
aortomesenteric distance
body mass index
superior mesenteric artery syndrome
computed tomography
Online Access:https://bjkines.com/vol15(2)Dec2023/paper4d23.pdf

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