By Dr Marek Garbowski, Vascular Surgeon, Subiaco
Abdominal vascular compression syndromes are a group of rare conditions in which blood vessels in the abdomen and/or pelvis become compressed by surrounding structures, leading to a range of symptoms.
These syndromes can cause significant discomfort, digestive issues, and even organ dysfunction if left untreated.
The four main types of abdominal vascular compression syndromes are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), and May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS)....
Abdominal vascular compression syndromes are a group of rare conditions in which blood vessels in the abdomen and/or pelvis become compressed by surrounding structures, leading to a range of symptoms.
These syndromes can cause significant discomfort, digestive issues, and even organ dysfunction if left untreated.
The four main types of abdominal vascular compression syndromes are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), and May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS)....
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