Duodenal Definition

Duodenal Sentence Examples

• The sphincter of Oddi surrounds the ampulla and prevents reflux of duodenal contents into the pancreatic duct.

• A nasogastric tube was inserted and this plain abdominal x-ray shows the ' double-bubble ' appearance of duodenal atresia.

• Squirts of acidic chyme through the pylorus trigger hormonal responses mediated by enteroendocrine cells in the duodenal wall.

• With prophylactic colectomy, the main risks to life are the development of duodenal cancer or desmoid tumors.

• Duodenal switch is a modification of the biliopancreatic diversion, which tends to achieve less postoperative diarrhea.