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Ultrasonography of the abdomen showed multiple stones in the gall bladder lumen, and the computed tomography scan showed median arcuate ligament impingement along the proximal aspect of the celiac trunk causing moderate narrowing with post-stenotic dilation. Laparoscopic release of the median arcuate ligament with laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome is based on the classical post-prandial symptoms and abdominal imaging technologies like Doppler ultrasonography, computed tomography angiography, or magnetic resonance angiography. Exclusion of other intestinal disorders should be considered before making the diagnosis. Celiac artery decompression through different means is the principle of treatment of this condition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The diagnosis of median arcuate ligament syndrome should be considered in patients with postprandial abdominal pain that does not have an established etiology. 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