Duodenal Diverticulum Center - Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park * Gastroenterology & Oncology Assoc  Advanced Gastro & Liver Care PA  Iyunni V S Nath MD PA  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  A J Bidani MD  Girish B Patel MD  Robert H Wharton MD  Paul E McRae MD  Dwarka G Nath MD PA  Bay Pines VA Medical Center  Joseph A Boulay Jr. MD PA  Heidi E Goldberg MD  Center for Digestive Diseases  Center for Digestive Diseases  Pediatric Gastroenterology  Diagnostic Clinic Largo  Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants  Center For Digestive Healthcare  John H Ahn MD  Louis Aviles MD  Bay Area Gastroenterology  Bay Area Gastroenterology  Eric D Weston MD FACG  Advanced Digestive Care  Gastroenterology Consultants Of Clearwater  Gastroenterology Consultants Of Clearwater  Gastroenterology Consultants Of Clearwater  Satinderpal S Sondhi MD  Morton Plant Mease Primary Care  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Drs Whitaker, Weintraub, Prockop & Grizzard  John Isaac Delgado MD  John Q Stauffer MD Palma CEIA Medical Group  Morris R Hanan MD PA  Pediatric Gastroenterology  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Gulfcoast Gastroenterology Consultants  Norman B Edgerton Jr. MD PA  David R Heiman MD PA  Roland David Shepard MD  Colin T Chircop MD  Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa  Leopoldo Grauer MD FACG  Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa  Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa  HealthPoint Medical Group  Gerald H Dominguez MD  HealthPoint Medical Group  HealthPoint Medical Group  Lifelink Healthcare Institute  Madhu Goyal MD  Gerardo F Palacios MD PA  USF Physicians Group Gastroenterology  USF Physicians Group  USF Physicians Group Gastroenterology  USF Physicians Group  Optium Care  USF Physicians Group Gastroenterology  USF Physicians Group Gastroenterology  James A Haley VA Medical Center  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  UCH Gastroenterology Center  UCH Gastroenterology Center  Ashok K Dhaduvai MD  Eugene A Ward MD  Ronald L Barbour MD & Emmanuel Mompi MD  Sun Coast GI Associates  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Ishwari Prasad MD  Rosabella Shek MD  Digestive Disease Specialist  Digestive Disease Specialist  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Brandenton Gastroenterology Pinellas Park, 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 Pinellas Park
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