Wilkie’s syndrome: a fortuitous finding

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%.

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South African Journal of Surgery
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2025-08-26
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https://doi.org/10.36303/sajs.02667
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Vascular anomalies and interventions
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Wilkie’s syndrome: a fortuitous finding

Kevin Edwin Polden, IN Palkowski
South African Journal of Surgery
Vascular anomalies and interventions
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Wilkie’s syndrome: a fortuitous finding

Kevin Edwin Polden, IN Palkowski
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Abstract

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%.

South African Journal of SurgeryVol. 63(3)
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Vascular anomalies and interventions
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