Superior mesenteric artery compression disorders
The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) originates from the anterior aspect of the abdominal aorta, just below the celiac trunk at the level of the L1 vertebra. Normally, the SMA is surrounded by fat and lymphatic tissues which provide a cushion between it and its surrounding structures. The mesenteric fat pad between the SMA and aorta […]
Dr Bilal Amin Sethi
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary