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Gastric outlet obstruction: A red flag, potentially manageable

Andree H. Koop, MD, William C. Palmer, MD and Fernando F. Stancampiano, MD
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine May 2019, 86 (5) 345-353; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18035

ABSTRACT

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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  1. Andree H. Koop, MD
  1. Division of Community Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
  1. William C. Palmer, MD
  1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
  1. Fernando F. Stancampiano, MD⇑
  1. Division of Community Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
  1. ADDRESS:
    Fernando Stancampiano, MD, Division of Community Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road S, Jacksonville, FL 32224; stancampiano.f{at}mayo.edu

ABSTRACT

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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