DUODENAL DIAPHRAGM

Metabolic Alkalosis resulting from a Congenital Duodenal Diaphragm

Duodenal diaphragm is an unusual cause of upper intestinal obstruction. We present here a neonate with duodenal diaphragm who presented with features of metabolic alkalosis. Further, an algorithm of management of metabolic alkalosis in a newborn is suggested.

A Curious Case of Intestinal Diaphragm Disease Unmasked by Perforation of a Duodenal Ulcer

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are a common cause of intestinal injury. A variety of NSAID-induced injuries may occur including ulcers, erosions, colitis, strictures, and diaphragm disease. Diaphragm disease refers to the development of multiple thin, concentric, stenosing strictures in the intestine. Strictures occur most often in the midintestine and are thought to be pathognomonic of N...

Radiographic and endoscopic features of a congenital duodenal diaphragm in an adult. A case report and review of the literature.

A congenital diaphragm is an extremely rare cause of duodenal obstruction in adult life and is usually not diagnosed before operation. Halka et al. ' were the first to report the endoscopic features of this deformity, describing a "cervix sign" characterized by a narrow nipple-shaped lumen with circumferential cuffing of the duodenal muco~a at the apex of the bulb giving the appearance of a cer...

Diaphragm pacing.

Primary duodenal malignant melanoma: A case report

Background: Melanoma is a neoplasm derived commonly from melanocytic cells of skin. Although coetaneous presentation of malignant melanoma is easily recognizable, the presentation of melanoma in other organs is so confusing. In particular, when it metastasizes to other organs, many bizarre figures and unusual organs may be involved. In this report, we present a case of primary duodenal malignan...