Selective angiography of the celiac or superior mesenteric artery performed by the injection of contrast medium through catheters placed in either of these vessels affords visualization of the ...

The superior mesenteric artery is one of the major arteries from the aorta (your body’s main artery). The main artery is pretty muscular and may hinder food movement through the small intestine.

MDCT angiography is a simple, rapid, noninvasive and accurate method of evaluating the patency of superior mesenteric vessels in patients with suspected acute blood restriction in the superior ...

Usually, patients with MALS are asymptomatic. Computed tomography (CT) angiography of the abdomen is the main imaging modality to confirm the diagnosis. The coexistence of celiac trunk and superior ...

Figure 1. Endovascular coiling assisted stent placement and follow-up computed tomography (CT) for type III developed into type II spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection. (A,B) ...

Coexistence of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Fibromuscular Dysplasia of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Published April 26, 2001 N Engl J Med 2001;344: 1333 - 1334 DOI: 10.1056/NEJM200104263441716 ...

2.3 Treatment The right femoral artery was accessed using the modified Seldinger technique, employing meticulous insertion of a 6 Fr arterial sheath (Cordis, Dublin, USA) and a 0.035-inch ultra-smooth ...

Study design: A case report of superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA syndrome) occurring in a paraplegic patient 3 months after injury. Objectives: To report an unusual case and review the ...

Background Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS), also known as Wilkie’s syndrome, is a rare cause of upper intestinal obstruction. It happens due to the partial or complete extrinsic compression ...