Double pylorus

Received 24 July 2005; received in revised form 27 October 2005

Abstract

Double pylorus is a rare abnormality and it occurs most commonly secondary to chronic peptic ulcer disease. It is usually treated conservatively with anti-ulcer therapy. However, refractory cases may require surgery.

Keywords: Double pylorus , Double-channel pylorus , Pyloric fistula , Peptic ulcer disease , Complication

Department of Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608

Corresponding author. Tel.: +65-63214051; fax no: +65-62209323

PII: S0002-9610(05)00868-8

doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.10.024

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