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Duodenal Diseases

Medical Definition: Pathological conditions in the DUODENUM region of the small intestine (INTESTINE, SMALL).
Guide Notes: GEN; prefer specifics; inflamm dis = DUODENITIS; duodenal atresia = DUODENAL OBSTRUCTION /congen (IM) + INTESTINAL ATRESIA (IM)
Duodenal Diseases Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Duodenal Obstruction - Hinderance of the passage of luminal contents in the DUODENUM. Duodenal obstruction can be partial or complete, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. Simple obstruction is associated with diminished or stopped flow of luminal contents. Strangulating obstruction is associated with impaired blood flow to the duodenum in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Duodenogastric Reflux - Reflux of duodenal contents into the stomach.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT which come into contact with GASTRIC JUICE containing PEPSIN and GASTRIC ACID. It occurs when there are defects in the MUCOSA barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).

Duodenal Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms

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