Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
What is Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome? Median arcuate ligament syndrome occurs when the celiac artery is kinked or compressed by the median arcuate ligament which is part of the muscles of the diaphragm. Initial testing uses duplex ultrasound. During inspiration the artery is straight. During expiration the artery becomes kinked which decreased blood flow to…