Extrinsic duodenal obstruction and halitosis.
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.
Stephenson
B M
BM
Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
Rees
B I
BI
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
D001466:Barium Sulfate