Open AccessDouble pylorus: two sides to one story
Author(s) -
Umar Shifa,
Bilal Mohammad
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.730
Subject(s) - medicine , pylorus , duodenal bulb , omeprazole , epigastric pain , duodenum , gastroenterology , endoscopy , surgery , stomach , vomiting
Key Clinical Message It is important to recognize that “congenital” double pylorus is a benign condition, so that extensive work‐up can be avoided. Also, endoscopists should be aware of the double pylorus and demonstrate extra caution during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ( ERCP ).