Abstract

PALKOWSKI, IN  and  POLDEN, K. Wilkie's syndrome: a fortuitous finding. S. Afr. j. surg. [online]. 2025, vol.63, n.3, pp.123-125. ISSN 2078-5151.  https://doi.org/10.36303/SAJS.02667.

Wilkie's syndrome, also known as superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, is a rare condition characterised by the compression of the third portion of the duodenum between the abdominal aorta and the overlying SMA. Due to its rarity, the exact number of documented case reports is limited. As of recent literature, approximately 500 cases have been reported worldwide with a reported incidence of 0.013-0.3%.

Keywords : superior mesenteric artery syndrome; Wilkie's syndrome.

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