Highlights the rarity and anatomical basis of Wilkie's syndrome, characterized by duodenal compression between the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery.
SUMMARY: Wilkie's syndrome, also known as superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, is a rare condition characterised by the compression of the third portion of the duodenum between the abdominal aorta and the overlying SMA. Due to its rarity, the exact number of documented case reports is limited. As of recent literature, approximately 500 cases have been reported worldwide with a reported incidence of 0.013-0.3%.
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