title: Wilkie's syndrome--a rarity?
abstract: Six cases are reported of vascular compression of the duodenum giving rise to duodenal and gastric dilatation, a condition which may be more common than generally recognized. The pathophysiology, difficulties of diagnosis and treatment are also discussed. Recognition of this disease is essential otherwise it may be fatal.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate