What is superior mesenteric artery syndrome?
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is a very rare syndrome characterized by compression of the third portion of the duodenum against the aorta. The compression is caused by the superior mesenteric artery and may result in complete or partial duodenal obstruction.
How do members experience superior mesenteric artery syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with superior mesenteric artery syndrome*
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Top treatments taken by people for superior mesenteric artery syndrome*
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Who has superior mesenteric artery syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 9 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 19 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 68 |
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