Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Case Report

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an uncommon cause of proximal intestinal obstruction. Obstruction results from the vascular compression of the third portion of the duodenum between the aorta and the SMA. We describe a case of SMA syndrome in a 21-year-old female who presented at our emergency department with a 2-day history of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The diagnosis was established by abdominal KUB and computed tomography. She received conservative medical treatment, which resulted in a good outcome.