Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA Syndrome) and Nutcracker Syndrome

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Case description

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction from compression of the third part of the duodenum by the superior mesenteric artery anteriorly and the aorta or vertebrae posteriorly. 

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