Duodenal switch surgery combines two complex weight loss procedures — a sleeve gastrectomy and an intestinal bypass — to form the most reliable weight loss procedure with long-term results. Your ...

The duodenum is the first and shortest part of the small intestine. It’s located between your stomach and the jejunum, the next portion of your small intestine. The duodenum is shaped like a horseshoe ...

A perforated duodenal ulcer can lead to severe complications, as it allows bacteria from the intestine to escape into and infect the lining of the abdomen. The infection can lead to sepsis, which can ...

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a condition that affects the duodenum — the section of the small intestine that joins the stomach. The syndrome is caused by the compressing of the ...

Endoscopic images of the descending duodenum showed a granular mucosa with scalloped folds; spraying with 0.2% indigo carmine solution revealed a mosaic pattern and the absence of villi. Results of ...

Annular pancreas is a rare condition that develops at birth. Although some newborns suffer at the onset, the symptoms go unnoticed in most cases and may manifest in adulthood. Annular pancreas occurs ...

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