Dynamic CT in superior mesenteric artery syndrome.
In superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome the third portion of the duodenum is entrapped by the aorta and the SMA. We used dynamic CT to study five patients with SMA syndrome due to cachexia, cast syndrome, scleroderma, trauma, and periaortic adenopathy. This method provides diagnostic insight into the etiology and possible therapeutic options in the care of these patients.
Applegate
G R
GR
Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange 92668-9969.
Cohen
A J
AJ
D000328:Adult; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*