Duodenal obstruction after repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Two cases are reported of obstruction of the transverse duodenum within the first 2 weeks after repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Abdominal radiography, upper gastrointestinal examination, and computed tomography all aid in the diagnosis.
Budorick
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Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153.
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D000368:Aged; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology