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Congenital Duodenal Diaphragms in Adults

Year: 1975

Type: article

Abstract: Congenital duodenal diaphragms in the adult are uncommon, unsuspected lesions that infrequently cause intestinal obstruction. The diaphragms may be single or multiple and are usually located near the ampulla of Vater. Three cases are summarized and the recent literature reviewed. At least 35 cases have been reported. Treatment most often consisted of duodenotomy,excision of the web and duodenal closure.

Source: Annals of Surgery

DOI: 10.1097/00000658-197512000-00015

Authors: AVRAM M. COOPERMAN, MINORU ADACHI, GEORGE B. RANKIN, MICHAEL SIVAK

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2085873490

FWCI: 2.345

Cites: 12

Cited by: 28

Related to: 10