Category: D

Inspection of the duodenum with an endoscope.  

Surgical creation of a passage between the duodenum and the jejunum. A surgical procedure that connects the duodenum to the jejunum, the second section of the small intestine.  

Surgical formation of a passage between the duodenum and the ileum when the jejunum has been surgically excised.  

Radiographic examination of the duodenum.  

A radiograph of the duodenum after it has been filled with a contrast medium.  

The formation of a passage between the duodenum and the intestine. A procedure that establishes a link between the duodenum and another segment of the small intestine.  

Surgical incision of the duodenum to gain access to the common bile duct.  

Surgical formation of a passage between the duodenum and the gallbladder.  

Excision of part or all of the duodenum. The surgical removal of a portion or the entirety of the duodenum.  

Delay in the movement of food through the duodenum due to conditions such as inflammation of the lower portion of the intestine, which reflexly inhibits duodenal movements