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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- Fernando F. Stancampiano, MD⇑
- 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.
- Copyright © 2019 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.