SMA Syndrome – A Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

<jats:p>Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome (Wiklie’s syndrome) is one of the rare causes of small bowel obstruction. It’s exact incidence is not known. It is due to decrease in aorto-mesenteric angle with resultant duodenal obstruction. Management is usually conservative but failure of conservative measures warrants surgical intervention. We present a case of 39 year old lady presented with SMA syndrome managed surgically.</jats:p>