Double pylorus: case report and review of the literature
Double pylorus is an unusual condition in which a double communication between the gastric antrum and the duodenal bulb occurs. It may be congenital, or it may be acquired complication of peptic ulcer disease. We present a case of double pylorus in a gentleman with epigastric pain and previous history of peptic ulcer disease. The relationship between Helicobacter pylori and this disease was assessed. A review of the literature, the role of associated diseases and the role of H. pylori are discussed.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / Universidade de São Paulo - FM/USP
1999
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0041-87811999000400006 |
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