Duodenal Diverticulum Center - Pembroke Pines, FL
Pembroke Pines 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 Pembroke Pines * Pedro P Llaneza MD  Gordon G Souaid MD  Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Centers  Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Centers  Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Centers  Milton Gedallovich & Howard Baikovitz MDs  Milton Gedallovich & Howard Baikovitz MDs  Marwan Iskandarani MD  Adult Center for Gastroenterology & Nutrition  Howard A Rubenstein MD PA  Center for Gastroenterology  Caren J Bennett MD  Paul E Gregoline DPM PA  Digestive Disease Consultants  The GI Group of South Florida PA  The GI Group of South Florida PA  Herbert L Shick MD  The Center For Gastrointestinal Disorders  Ira R Lefkof MD  Aryama Sharma MD  West Broward Gastroenterology Associates  CDI/CBCC  West Broward Gastroenterology Associates  West Broward Gastroenterology Associates  The GI Group of South Florida PA  The GI Group of South Florida PA  West Broward Gastroenterology  West Broward Gastroenterology  West Broward Gastroenterology  Elliot Wortzel MD  Hahn & Adler Associates  Steven E Selub MD  Satya P Singh MD PA  Rodolfo Chirinos MD  Hahn & Adler Associates  Marc S Carp MD  Drs Moskowitz & Cohen  Drs Moskowitz & Cohen  Alhambra Medical Group  Cesar A O'Phelan MD  Digestive Medicine Associates  Digestive Medicine Associates  Digestive Medicine Associates  Digestive Medicine Associates  Digestive Medicine Associates  Digestive Medicine Associates  Digestive Medicine Associates  W John Dickerson II MD  Efrain Camara MD  Howard M Estrin MD  Roberto J Fernandez MD  Solomon L Lerer MD  Andrew Nullman MD  Murali P Shankar MD  Orlando F Torres MD  Physicians Group of South Florida PA  Denis S Neuhut MD  Physicians Group of South Florida PA  Associates in Internal Medicine  Harvey S Kleiner DO & Armando A Fernandez MD  Bachar Dahman MD  Medical Multi Specialty Group of West Broward PA  Seaside Medical Group PA  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Craig A Peller MD  Sergio M Rodriguez MD  Leonel J Hernandez MD  Dr Gupta  Neil T Tucker MD  University of Miami Center For Liver Diseases  University of Miami Center For Liver Diseases  University of Miami Center For Liver Diseases  University of Miami Gastroenterology  University of Miami Center For Liver Diseases  Michael P Bustin MD  University of Miami Gastroenterology  University of Miami Gastroenterology  Philip Grossman & Steven Price MDs  University of Miami Gastroenterology  University of Miami Gastroenterology  University of Miami Gastroenterology  University of Miami Center For Liver Diseases  University of Miami Gastroenterology  Philip Grossman & Steven Price MDs  University of Miami Gastroenterology  University of Miami Gastroenterology  University of Miami Gastroenterology  A Omar Vento MD  Vicente Lago MD  Gastroenterology Associates PA  Gastroenterology Associates PA  Isaac Bassan MD & Michael Bloom MD  Isaac Bassan MD & Michael Bloom MD  Andrew Nullman MD  Elias M Herschmann MD  Perry Hookman MD  Steven R Kaplan MD Gastroenterologist  Daniel S Kosches MD PA Pembroke Pines, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 Pembroke Pines
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