title: Extrinsic duodenal obstruction and halitosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Stephenson
authors.forename: B I
authors.initials: BI
authors.lastname: Rees
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002648:Child; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics; D006209:Halitosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate