The ultrasound variations of aortomesenteric distance during upper endoscopy in patients with superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Aim: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome can be difficult to diagnose, and diagnosis is often made by exclusion. Ultrasound can play a prominent part in detecting of this condition. Beside the measurement of the aortomesenteric distance and of the angle between these vessels, this study tries to assess the importance of other parameter: the position of superior mesenteric artery reported to aorta in vertical projection. Materials and methods: Using B mode and Color Doppler techniques the aortomesenteric distance and the position of superior mesenteric artery reported to aorta in vertical projection was evaluated…