In adults, the usual cause is a peptic ulcer of such antiquity that repeated cycles of injury and scarring have narrowed the passageway.
In infants, the conditions are congenital--either the channel is underdeveloped or the pylorus is overdeveloped.
Duodenal obstruction is a failure of food to pass out of the stomach either from a complete or partial obstruction.
Vomiting is the constant symptom of duodenal obstruction. It may be preceded by indigestion and nausea as the stomach attempts
Bowel obstruction requires a surgeon, sometimes immediately.
Prompt and effective treatment of peptic ulcers will prevent chronic scarring and narrowing.
X rays taken with contrast material in the stomach readily demonstrate the site of the blockage and often the ulcer that caused it. Gastroscopy is another way to evaluate the problem
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About 80% of all ulcers in the digestive tract are duodenal ulcers.
This website has easy to understand information about the duodenal switch. It should spark many good questions to ask your doctor. http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/duodenal-switch/
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No, there is a 30-40% chance of Down Syndrome when duodenal atresia is diagnosed.
The duodenal loop is a section of the small intestine. It is in this section of the small intestine that chemical digestion begins.
No, duodenal stricture cannot cause ischaemia colitis. Duodenal stricture is caused by ulceration, scarring and fibrosis whereas ischaemic colitis is caused by compromised blood supply to the colon.