10 FAQs About the Duodenum
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Duodenal Obstruction
Duodenal obstruction is possible and is a serious condition. Causes include scarring, food blockage, and sometimes cancer. In addition, untreated obstructions can cause complications from gastric perforation, electrolyte abnormalities, and gastric pneumatosis and portal venous gas.
Symptoms of duodenal obstruction include pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and early satiety. Additionally, abdominal distention is rare but can present with some patients. The most common sign of obstruction is pain and vomiting.3Khanna, Seema, et al. ‘Distal Duodenal Obstruction: a Surgical Enigma.’ The Indian Journal of Surgery, Springer India, June 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5473798/.
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