Gastric outlet obstruction: A red flag, potentially manageable

Gastric outlet obstruction is a common condition in which mechanical obstruction in the distal stomach, pylorus, or duodenum causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and early satiety. This article reviews the changing etiology of this disorder and advances in its treatment.

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Veröffentlicht in:Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine 2019-05, Vol.86 (5), p.345-353
Hauptverfasser: Koop, Andree H, Palmer, William C, Stancampiano, Fernando F
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Gastric outlet obstruction is a common condition in which mechanical obstruction in the distal stomach, pylorus, or duodenum causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and early satiety. This article reviews the changing etiology of this disorder and advances in its treatment.
ISSN:0891-1150
1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.86a.18035