title: Double pylorus: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Double pylorus is an unusual condition in which a double communication between the gastric antrum and the duodenal bulb occurs. It may be congenital, or it may be acquired complication of peptic ulcer disease. We present a case of double pylorus in a gentleman with epigastric pain and previous history of peptic ulcer disease. The relationship between Helicobacter pylori and this disease was assessed. A review of the literature, the role of associated diseases and the role of H. pylori are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Clínica Cirúrgica do Aparelho Digestivo da Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Safatle-Ribeiro
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Ribeiro Júnior
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Habr-Gama
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Gama-Rodrigues
mesh_terms: D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications*; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D011708:Pylorus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000150:complications*