Extrinsic duodenal obstruction and halitosis.
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چکیده
Two siblings with extrinsic duodenal obstruction caused by congenital peritoneal bands are reported. Attention is drawn to the unusual physical sign of halitosis as a presenting feature. It is suggested that this physical sign may be an indication for barium studies.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 66 777 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990