Vascular CT Appearances
Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome CT Findings
- SMA angle of 6-25 degrees (normally 38-56 degrees)
- SMA to aorta distance 2-8mm (normally 10-20mm)
Related Pearls: SMA
Related Lectures:
CT of the Aorta & Its Branches: Acute Processes - Part 1
CT Evaluation of Small Bowel Obstruction - Part 5
Learning Modules:
Computed Tomography of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: The Role of Multiplanar Reconstruction and 3D Imaging