title: Vascular compression of the duodenum.
abstract: A successfully treated case of vascular compression of the duodenum is presented. The associated factors that might have been involved in predisposing this patient to the development of an acute intermittent, yet worsening clinical picture, are discussed, as well as the possible precipitating factor. Diagnosis and management of this disease entity are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004386:Duodenum / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology