Background: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare condition defined as the compression of the third portion of the duodenum between the abdominal aorta and the SMA. The incidence is estimated at 0.1% to 0.3%. This usually occurs due to a loss of intervening mesenteric fat between the aorta and SMA, it is often associated with significant weight loss.
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