The lack of specificity of the symptoms, as well as the broad number of potential diagnoses,sparked a debate about the syndrome’s existence. However, developments in this technology such as computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),have greatly aided in the clear visibility of the aorta-SMA angle and thereby improved the diagnosis rate.

spinal muscular atrophy, computed tomography, duodenal obstruction, superior mesenteric artery.