Duodenal Diverticulum Center - Aliso Viejo, CA
Aliso Viejo Gastroenterologist Doctors for Duodenal DiverticulumType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Aliso Viejo * Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Saddleback Medical Group  Rose T Codini MD  Pacific Gastroenterology  Shahram Javaheri MD  South Orange County Gastroenterology  J Frank Arguello MD  Mission Internal Medical Group  Ali A Oliai MD  Poneh Rahimi MD  Gastrointestinal Healthcare of Orange County  Orange County Gastroenterology  Orange County Gastroenterology  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Mission Internal Medical Group  Gail Schoenau MD  Lino DeGuzman MD  Fang F Yu MD PhD  Ardalan Babaknia MD  Jun-Ichi Ohara MD  Herbert H Lee MD  Nav Gujral MD  Peter H Broekelschen MD  Surinder Saini MD  Norman Bain MD  George O DeTarnowsky Jr. MD Inc  Manuchehr Darani MD  Parminder S Dhaliwal MD  Tejinder M Kalra MD  Glenn Madokoro MD  Phuong T Nguyen MD  Gastroenterology Alliance of Newport  Gastroenterology Alliance of Newport  Madhukar Jigjinni MD  Donald R Abraham MD  Yong Chung MD  Abhay Parikh MD  Carlos Saad MD  Newport Medical Huntington Group  Perry B Sheidayi MD PC  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Gastroenterology Consultants  La Veta Gastoenterology  La Veta Gastoenterology  La Veta Gastoenterology  La Veta Gastoenterology  La Veta Gastoenterology  David B Stanton MD & Associates  David B Stanton MD & Associates  Jeffrey M Shapiro MD  David B Stanton MD & Associates  Clement Chu MD  Andrew C Ko MD  Leduc Medical Group  Harvey S Sahni MD  Fountain Valley Cardiology  David M Truong MD  Harold Maizel MD  Roque Hung & Yu Digestive Diseases  Roque Hung & Yu Digestive Diseases  Roque Hung & Yu Digestive Diseases  Talbert Medical Group  Talbert Medical Group  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Irvine Medical Center Gastroenterology  UCI Medical Group Gastroenterology  UCI Irvine Medical Center Gastroenterology  Quang Phan MD  Kenneth Yamashiro MD  Jay P Diliberto MD  Sirus Farivar MD  Ronald J Policastro MD  Healthcare System 2000  Syam P Gaddam MD  Christopher D Bui MD  Hoa Nguyen MD Inc  Molinari Politoske & Roy MDs  Molinari Politoske & Roy MDs  Molinari Politoske & Roy MDs  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Yorba Linda  The Internal Medical Group  The Internal Medical Group  The Internal Medical Group  Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group  Ravindra Alapati MD  Ashok Amin MD  Ambika Bali MD  Richard Yip MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Sunnycrest Aliso Viejo, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Duodenal DiverticulumRead the Duodenal Diverticulum article » What is a duodenal diverticulum?A duodenal diverticulum (the plural of which is diverticula) is a pouch attached to the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine just past the stomach. There are two types of duodenal diverticula. The common type which is present in at least 6% of individuals, is one that sticks out from the duodenum, similar to the more common colonic diverticula. This is referred to as an "extramural" diverticulum. Extramural diverticula may vary in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters. They usually are located in the area around the Papilla of Vater where the bile and pancreatic ducts enter the duodenum. A second, rare type of diverticulum is referred to as an "intramural" diverticulum. It does not protrude from the duodenum. Rather, it protrudes into the duodenal lumen (the hollow inside of the duodenum through which digesting food flows). Both types of diverticula, extramural and intramural, communicate with the lumen of the duodenum so that contents of the duodenum can enter the diverticulum. What causes a duodenal diverticulum?The cause of extramural diverticula is not definitely known; however, they are believed to be acquired (not present from birth) due to a herniation (protrusion) of the duodenum through a defect in the muscle of the wall of the duodenum, perhaps in an area where arteries pass through the intestinal muscle to nourish the lining of the intestine. What complications are caused by a duodenal diverticulum?Extramural diverticula usually cause no symptoms. Occasionally, they may rupture (just like colonic diverticula) and lead to a pocket of inflammation adjacent to the duodenum with or without infection. This may result in all the signs and symptoms of intra-abdominal inflammation pain, fever, and abdominal tenderness. If the diverticulum is very close to the ... Recommended Reading Related to Duodenal DiverticulumEndoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) » What is upper endoscopy?Upper endoscopy is a procedure that enables the examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to examine the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, and duodenum (first portion of small bowel) using a thin, flexible tube through which the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum can be viewed using a TV monitor. How do I prepare for endoscopy?To accomplish a safe and complete examination, the stomach should be empty. The patient will most likely be asked to have nothing to eat or drink for six hours or more prior to the procedure. Prior to scheduling the procedure, the patient should inform his or her physician of any medications they are currently taking, any allergies, and all of their health problems. This information will remind the doctor whether the patient may need antibiotics prior to the procedure, what potential medications should not be used during the exam because of the pat... Read the Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) article » Other Related Duodenal Diverticulum ArticlesEmergency Contact for Aliso Viejo
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