Condition: Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

Also called: Celiac Artery Compression; Celiac Axis Syndrome ; Dunbar Syndrome

MALS occurs when a band of tissue in your chest presses on, or traps, the artery that supplies blood to the organs in your upper abdomen.

Everyone’s median arcuate ligament and celiac artery are a little bit different, which can make a diagnosis a moving target.

Providers Diagnosing or Treating Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). Review each provider for availability.

Mohammed M. Moursi, M.D. Vascular Surgeon

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Locations Where Providers Treat Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

Note that the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.