Distinguish Pillory Infobox Anatomy Name Pylorus Latin valvula pylori GraySubject 247 GrayPage 1164 Image Gray1046.svg Caption Outline of stomach, showing its anatomical landmarks. Image2 Gray1050.png Caption2 Interior of the stomach. Pylorus labeled at center left. System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 02 DorlandsSuf 12844554 The pylorus pron en pa l r s , IPA en p l r s from the Greek language Greek , gate guard is the region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum the beginning of the small intestines . It is divided into two parts the pyloric antrum , which connects to the body of the stomach. the pyloric canal , which connects to the duodenum. The pyloric sphincter , or valve , is a strong ring of smooth muscle at the end of the pyloric canal and lets food pass from the stomach to the duodenum . It receives sympathetic innervation from celiac ganglion . Medical significance One medical condition associated with the pylorus is pyloric stenosis . In such conditions as stomach cancer , tumours may partly block the pyloric canal. A special tube can be implanted surgically to connect the stomach to the duodenum so as to facilitate the passage of food from one to the other. This tube is called a pyloric stent. Gallery gallery Image Gray1051.png The longitudinal and circular muscular fibers of the stomach, viewed from above and in front. Image Gray1052.png The oblique muscular fibers of the stomach, viewed from above and in front. gallery See also Cardia Ignatius J. Reilly References references Stedman s 1557908 External links SUNYAnatomyLabs 37 06 01 05 Abdominal Cavity The Stomach SUNYAnatomyLabs 38 07 01 02 Stomach, Spleen and Liver The Pylorus SUNYAnatomyImage 8 1 50 Digestive tract Category Digestive system digestive stub ca P lor de Pylorus es P loro eu Piloro fr Pylore io Piloro it Piloro la Pylorus hu Gyomorkapu nl Maagportier ja nn Pylorus pl Od wiernik pt Piloro ru sv Pylorus ... more details
Pyloromyotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the longitudinal and circular muscles of the pylorus . It is used to treat hypertrophic pyloric stenosis .It is also known as Ramstedt,s Operation. treatment stub Digestive system procedures Category Surgical procedures ... more details
PPPD may refer to Point to Point Protocol daemon Pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy , an operation for pancreatic cancer. disambig es Pppd it Pppd pl Pppd ru Pppd ... more details
String sign , or gastrointestinal string sign, is a medical term for a radiographic finding on an Upper GI series , in which the patient is given a radio opaque material, such as barium, to drink. X ray s are then taken of the patient s stomach and intestines. The gastrointestinal string sign represents a severe narrowing of loop of bowel, in which a thin stripe of contrast within the lumen looks like a string. It may be seen in Crohn s Disease , Pyloric stenosis Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis HPS , Carcinoid and Colon Cancer . In people with Crohn s Disease, the string sign is caused by incomplete filling of the intestinal lumen, which results from irritability and spasm associated with severe ulceration. In such cases, the string sign is most frequently seen at the terminal ileum. In infants with Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis HPS , the pylorus is narrowed and the radio opaque material will take on the appearance of a thin string as it passes through this narrowed channel. Often, there are several of these strings seen called the railroad track sign . The use of the Upper GI series for the diagnosis of HPS, which was the primary diagnostic tool for this condition in the 1980 s and 1990 s, has been largely replaced by the use of ultrasound , which is less invasive and can visualize the thickened pylorus, giving actual measurements of this thickening. References Nelson s Textbook of Pediatrics, Twelfth Edition. Richard Behrman, M.D. and Victor Vaughan, III, M.D. Editors, p. 904. Radiology 2007 242 632 633, 10.1148 radiol.2422041244 Category Gastroenterology ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name PAGENAME Latin GraySubject 251 GrayPage 1201 Image Illu pancreas duodenum.jpg Caption Neck not labeled, but visible between 1 and 3. Image2 Caption2 System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre n 02 DorlandsSuf 12559689 The neck of pancreas springs from the right upper portion of the front of the head. It is about 2.5 cm. long, and is directed at first upward and forward, and then upward and to the left to join the body it is somewhat flattened from above downward and backward. Its antero superior surface supports the pylorus its postero inferior surface is in relation with the commencement of the portal vein on the right it is grooved by the gastroduodenal artery . It is at the same level as the transpyloric plane . External links eMedicineDictionary neck of pancreas http pathology2.jhu.edu PANCREAS pancreas1.cfm Diagram at jhu.edu scroll down to figure 1.3 Gray s digestive stub Accessory digestive glands Category Pancreas anatomy ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria gastroduodenalis GraySubject 154 GrayPage 604 Image Gray532.png Caption The celiac artery and its branches. Image2 Gray533.png Caption2 Branches of the celiac artery . The gastroduodenal artery appears on the left part of the figure and overlays is anterior to the portal vein . The stomach is raised and inverted compare with Image Celiac a branches stomach in situ.gif celiac artery branches stomach in situ . BranchFrom common hepatic artery BranchTo gastroepiploic artery , superior pancreaticoduodenal artery Vein Supplies pylorus , proximal duodenum MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12154350 In anatomy , the gastroduodenal artery is a small blood vessel in the abdomen . It supplies blood directly to the pylorus distal part of the stomach and proximal part of the duodenum , and indirectly to the pancreatic head via the anterior and posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery superior pancreaticoduodenal arteries . It most commonly arises from the common hepatic artery of the celiac trunk there are numerous variations of the origin of the gastroduodenal artery ref Bergman RA, Afifi AK, Miyauchi R. Variations in Origin of Gastroduodenal Artery. from Anatomy Atlases. http www.anatomyatlases.org AnatomicVariants Cardiovascular Images0001 0017.shtml ref and terminates in a bifurcation, when it splits into the right gastro omental artery right gastroepiploic artery and the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery , which in turn has anterior and posterior branches. These branches form functional anastomoses with the anterior and posterior inferior pancreaticoduodenal arteries from the superior mesenteric artery . Pathology The gastroduodenal artery can be the source of a significant gastrointestinal bleed , which may arise as a complication of peptic ulcer disease . References reflist External links Medcyclopaedia ii g gastroduodenal artery eMedicine med 3566 Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Surgical Perspective SUNYAna ... more details
Image Illu stomach.jpg right frame Diagram of the stomach, showing the different regions. A gastrectomy is a partial or full surgical removal of the stomach . Indications Gastrectomies are performed to treat cancer and perforations of the stomach wall. In severe duodenal ulcers it may be necessary to remove the lower portion of the stomach called the pylorus and the upper portion of the small intestine called the duodenum . If there is a sufficient portion of the upper duodenum remaining a Billroth I procedure is performed, where the remaining portion of the stomach is reattached to the duodenum before the bile duct and the duct of the pancreas . If the stomach cannot be reattached to the duodenum a Billroth II is performed, where the remaining portion of the duodenum is sealed off, a hole is cut into the next section of the small intestine called the jejunum and the stomach is reattached at this hole. As the pylorus is used to grind food and slowly release the food into the small intestine, removal of the pylorus can cause food to move into the small intestine faster than normal, leading to gastric dumping syndrome . Polya s operation A type of posterior gastroenterostomy which is a modification of the Billroth II operation. Resection of 2 3 of the stomach with blind closure of the duodenal stump and retrocolic anastomosis of the full circumference of the open stomach to jejunum Post operative effects The most obvious effect of the removal of the stomach is the loss of a storage place for food while it is being digested, this is a problem. Since only a small amount of food can be allowed into the small intestine at a time, the patient will have to eat small amounts of food regularly in order to prevent gastric dumping syndrome. Another major effect is the loss of the intrinsic factor secreting parietal cells in the stomach lining. Intrinsic factor is essential for the uptake of Vitamin B12 vitamin B sub 12 sub and without it the patient will suffer from a vitamin B ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name PAGENAME Latin papilla duodeni major GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray1057.png Caption Interior of the descending portion of the duodenum, showing bile papilla. Image2 Gray1100.png Caption2 The pancreatic duct. System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre p 03 DorlandsSuf 12610350 Template Bile ducts and pancreas The common bile duct and the pancreatic duct together perforate the medial side of the second portion of the duodenum obliquely, some 7 to 10 cm below the pylorus , forming a structure called the major duodenal papilla . The accessory pancreatic duct sometimes pierces it about 2 cm above and slightly in front of these. See also Sphincter of Oddi Common bile duct Pancreatic duct Ampulla of Vater External links NormanAnatomy pancreas EmbryologyUNC digest 019 EmbryologySwiss sdigestive pankreas01 Gray s digestive stub Digestive tract Category Digestive system ca Papil la de Vater de Papilla duodeni major hu Vater papilla ja nl Papil van Vater fi Pohjukaissuolen nysty ru ... more details
Billroth I , more formally Billroth s operation I , is an Surgery operation in which the pylorus is removed and the distal stomach is anastomosis anastomosed directly to the duodenum . ref Billroth s operation I. Online Medical Dictionary. Centre for Cancer Education, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. URL http cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk cgi bin omd?Billroth s operation I http cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk cgi bin omd?Billroth s operation I . Accessed on June 15, 2008. ref ref name whonamedit Billroth s operation I. whonamedit.com. http www.whonamedit.com synd.cfm 2730.html http www.whonamedit.com synd.cfm 2730.html . Accessed on June 15, 2008. ref The operation is most closely associated with Theodor Billroth , but was first described by Poles Polish surgeon Ludwik Rydigier . ref name whonamedit See also Anatomical terms of location Billroth II Roux en Y References reflist External links http img.tfd.com dorland operation Billroth.jpg Schematic of Billroth I & II thefreedictionary.com. Digestive system surgical procedures Category General surgery it Billroth I pl operacja Billroth I ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Transpyloric plane Latin planum transpyloricum GraySubject 286 GrayPage 1315 Image Gray1220.png Caption Surface lines of the front of the thorax and abdomen. Transpyloric is top horizontal line. Image2 Gray1225.png Caption2 Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for duodenum , pancreas , and kidneys . System Precursor MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre p 22 DorlandsSuf 12644663 An upper transverse line , the transpyloric is located halfway between the jugular notch and the upper border of the pubic symphysis this indicates the margin of the transpyloric plane , which in most cases cuts through the pylorus , the tips of the ninth costal cartilages and the lower border of the first lumbar vertebra . Structures crossed The transpyloric plane is clinically notable because it passes through several important abdominal structures. These include lumbar vertebra 1 ref http www.meddean.luc.edu depts camplife studorgs 2002 docs abdomen.html Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Abdomen Objectives ref and hence passes just before the end of the spinal cord in adults. the fundus of the gallbladder the neck of the pancreas the pancreatic body ref name goodfried the origins of the superior mesenteric artery from the aorta ref name goodfried and portal vein ref name goodfried the left and right colic flexure ref name goodfried hilum of the kidney on the left ref name goodfried upper pole of the kidney on the right ref name goodfried the root of the transverse mesocolon duodenojejunal flexure ref name goodfried Unless else specified in list, then ref is B lens ytanatomi surface anatomy . Godfried Roomans, Mats Hjortberg and Anca Dragomir. Institution for Anatomy, Uppsala. 2008. ref the 1st part of the duodenum the upper part of conus medullaris ref http indyspinemd.com Images normalAnat coloredSpine.jpg indyspinemd.com coloredSpine.jpg ref the spleen the pylorus of the stomach which will lie at this level approximately 5 cm to the right of ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name PAGENAME Latin foveolae gastricae GraySubject GrayPage Image Illu stomach layers.jpg Caption Layers of Stomach Wall BR 1. Serosa BR 2. Tela subserosa BR 3. Muscularis BR 4. Oblique fibers of muscle wall BR 5. Muscular coat Circular muscle layer BR 6. Muscular coat Longitudinal muscle layer BR 7. Submucosa BR 8. Lamina muscularis mucosae BR 9. Mucosa BR 10. Lamina propria BR 11. Epithelium BR 12. Gastric glands BR 13. Gastric pits BR 14. Villous folds BR 15. Gastric areas gastric surface Image2 Caption2 Precursor System Artery Vein Nerve Lymph MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre f 15 DorlandsSuf 12377517 Gastric pits are indentations in the stomach which denote entrances to the tubular shaped gastric gland s. They are deeper in the pylorus than they are in the other parts of the stomach. The human stomach has several million of these pits which dot the surface of the lining epithelium. Surface mucous cells line the pits themselves but give way to a series of other types of cells which then line the glands themselves. Gastric juice Gastric juice is secreted from gastric glands, which are located in narrow tube like structures called gastric pits. Gastric juice contains hydrochloric acid , pepsinogen and mucus in a healthy adult. Hydrochloric acid is secreted by parietal cells , pepsinogen is secreted by gastric chief cell s and mucus is secreted by mucus neck cells. ref name ecc cite web url http www.britannica.com EBchecked topic 226712 gastric gland title Britannica Online Encyclopedia Gastric Pits accessdate 2009 04 13 ref External links BUHistology 11103loa Digestive System Alimentary Canal esophageal stomach junction http www.trinity.edu rblyston MicroA Lectures L24 html sld006.htm Slideshow at trinity.edu http erl.pathology.iupui.edu HISTO LABE167.HTM Slide at pathology.iupui.edu http meded.ucsd.edu hist img bank chapter 6 Slide 91 stomach pylorus pages a.6.91.1.1.htm Slide at ucsd.edu http science.nhmccd.edu biol digestive stomach2.htm Slide at ... more details
may reveal a mass in the epigastrium . This mass, which consists of the enlarged pylorus, is referred ... ultrasonography ultrasound , if available, showing the thickened pylorus. Although somewhat less ... due to the hypertrophic pylorus impairs emptying of gastric contents into the duodenum . As a consequence ... is with surgical pyloromyotomy known as Ramstedt s procedure dividing the muscle of the pylorus to open ... more details
Infobox Disease Name Gastric outlet obstruction Image GOO AXR.jpg Caption Decubitus x ray of abdomen of patient with gastric outlet obstruction. There is a prominent gastric air bubble, gastric air fluid level, and a dilated stomach with particulate matter within it. DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD9 ICD9 537.0 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj article eMedicineTopic 190621 MeshID Gastric outlet obstruction often abbreviated as GOO is a medical condition where there is an obstruction at the level of the pylorus , which is the outlet of the stomach . Individuals with gastric outlet obstruction will often have recurrent vomiting of food that has accumulated in the stomach, but which cannot pass into the duodenum small intestine due to the obstruction. The stomach often dilates to accommodate food intake and secretions. Causes of gastric outlet obstruction include both benign causes such as peptic ulcer disease affecting the area around the pylorus , as well as malignant causes, such as gastric cancer. Treatment of the condition depends upon the underlying cause it can involve endoscopy endoscopic therapies such as dilation of the obstruction with balloons or the placement of self expandable metallic stent s , other medical therapies, or surgery to resolve the obstruction. Symptoms Projectile vomiting, which may also occur with an Epidural Hematoma, constipation, sometimes epigastric pain. Causes The causes are divided into benign or malignant. Projectile vomiting may also occur with an Epidural Hematoma. Benign Peptic ulcer disease. Infections, such as tuberculosis and infiltrative diseases, such as amyloidosis . A rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction is obstruction with a gallstone, also termed Bouveret s syndrome . Malignant Tumours of the stomach, including adenocarcinoma and its linitis plastica variant , lymphoma , and gastrointestinal stromal tumour s Pathophysiology In a peptic ulcer it is believed to be a result of oedema and scarring of ulcer then healing and then ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Pyloric antrum Latin antrum pyloricum GraySubject 247 GrayPage 1162 Image Gray1046.svg Caption Outline of stomach , showing its anatomical landmarks. Pyloric antrum visible at left. Image2 Gray1050.png Caption2 Interior of the stomach. Pyloric antrum visible at left. System MeshName Pyloric Antrum MeshNumber A03.556.875.875.716 DorlandsPre a 50 DorlandsSuf 14179413 Pyloric antrum antrum , lesser cul de sac is the initial portion of the pyloric part of the stomach . It is near the bottom of the stomach, proximal to the pyloric sphincter , which separates the stomach and the duodenum . It may temporarily become partially or completely shut off from the remainder of the stomach during digestion by peristaltic contraction of the prepyloric sphincter it is demarcated, sometimes, from the second part of the pyloric part of the stomach pyloric canal by a slight groove. Function The pyloric antrum is the location of several important endocrine cells including Gastrin producing G cell G Cells stimulate acid production and the luminal pH sensitive population of somatostatin producing of D cell biology D cells responsible for shutting off acid secretion. There is a second hormone sensitive population near the fundus stomach fundus . Etymology pylorus gatekeeper, antrum cave cavern hollow place with overarching foliage cavity, hollow tomb Additional images gallery Image Stomach2.gif Stomach Image illu stomach.jpg Stomach gallery stomach ph 2.567 Sources William F Ganong. Review of Medical Physiology, 22nd Edition. Physiology Lecture Notes. External links http med.plig.org 2 Controversy over definition at plig.org SUNYAnatomyLabs 37 06 01 04 Abdominal Cavity The stomach SUNYAnatomyImage 7 7 65 eMedicineDictionary Pyloric antrum Digestive tract Category Digestive system digestive stub it Antro pilorico ja ... more details
Distinguish Hepatic artery proper Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria hepatica communis GraySubject 154 GrayPage 603 Image Gray532.png Caption Branches of the celiac artery stomach in situ . Hepatic artery is visible at upper left. Image2 3D rendered CT of abdominal aortic branches and kidneys.png Caption2 3D rendered x ray computed tomography computed tomography , showing common hepatic artery in center BranchFrom celiac artery BranchTo hepatic artery proper BR Right gastric artery BR gastroduodenal artery Vein Supplies MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12154478 In anatomy , the common hepatic artery is a short blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the liver , pylorus a part of the stomach , duodenum a part of the small intestine and pancreas . It arises from the celiac artery and has the following branches class wikitable Branch Details hepatic artery proper supplies the gallbladder via the cystic artery and the liver via the left and right hepatic arteries gastroduodenal artery branches into right gastro omental artery and superior pancreaticoduodenal artery Additional images gallery Image Gray533.png The celiac artery and its branches the stomach has been raised and the peritoneum removed. Image Gray591.png The portal vein and its tributaries. Image Gray847.png Abdominal portion of the sympathetic trunk, with the celiac and hypogastric plexuses. Image Gray1039.png Horizontal disposition of the peritoneum in the upper part of the abdomen. gallery See also hepatic artery External links eMedicineDictionary Common hepatic artery SUNYAnatomyLabs 38 03 02 04 Stomach , Spleen and Liver Contents of the Hepatoduodenal ligament NormanAnatomy celiactrunk Arteries of thorax and abdomen Category Arteries of the abdomen cs Jatern tepna de Arteria hepatica communis es Arteria hep tica com n fr Art re h patique hr Zajedni ka jetrena arterija it Arteria epatica comune la Arteria hepatica communis nl Leverslagader pl T tnica w trobowa wsp lna pt Ar ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria gastro omentalis dextra, arteria gastroepiploica dextra GraySubject 154 GrayPage 604 Image Gray532.png Caption The celiac artery and its branches the liver has been raised, and the lesser omentum and anterior layer of the greater omentum removed. Right gastroepiploic artery visible at lower left. Image2 Illu lymph chain08.jpg Caption2 Right and left gastroomental is at 4. BranchFrom gastroduodenal artery BranchTo Vein right gastro omental vein Supplies MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12154368 The right gastro omental artery or right gastroepiploic artery runs from right to left along the greater curvature of the stomach , between the layers of the greater omentum , anastomosing with the left gastroepiploic branch of the splenic artery . Image Stomach blood supply.svg thumb left 500px Blood supply to the stomach left gastric artery left and right gastric artery , left gastro omental artery left and right gastro omental artery and short gastric artery . ref name Moore150 Essential Clinical Anatomy. K.L. Moore & A.M. Agur. Lippincott, 2 ed. 2002. Page 150 ref Except at the pylorus where it is in contact with the stomach, it lies about a finger s breadth from the greater curvature. Branches This vessel gives off numerous branches gastric branches ascend to supply both surfaces of the stomach . omental branches descend to supply the greater omentum and anastomose with branches of the middle colic . References references External links SUNYAnatomyFigs 38 01 14 Branches of the celiac trunk. SUNYAnatomyLabs 38 02 01 01 Stomach, Spleen and Liver The Right and Left Gastroepiploic Artery eMedicineDictionary right gastroomental artery NormanAnatomy celiactrunk Gray s Arteries of thorax and abdomen circulatory stub Category Arteries of the abdomen de Arteria gastroepiploica dextra es Arteria gastroepiploica derecha it Arteria gastroepiploica destra pl T tnica o dkowo sieciowa prawa pt Art ria gastro omental direita th ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria gastrica dextra GraySubject 154 GrayPage 604 Image Gray533.png Caption The celiac artery and its branches the stomach has been raised and the peritoneum removed. Right gastric artery visible at center left. Image2 Illu lymph chain08.jpg Caption2 Right gastric artery is at 2 the lower of the two arrows. BranchFrom common hepatic artery BranchTo Vein right gastric vein Supplies stomach MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12154326 The right gastric artery pyloric artery arises from the hepatic artery proper , above the pylorus , descends to the pyloric end of the stomach , and passes from right to left along its lesser curvature , supplying it with branches, and anastomosing with the left gastric artery . Additional images Image Stomach blood supply.svg thumb left 500px Blood supply to the stomach left gastric artery left and right gastric artery, left gastro omental artery left and right gastro omental artery and short gastric artery . ref name Moore150 Essential Clinical Anatomy. K.L. Moore & A.M. Agur. Lippincott, 2 ed. 2002. Page 150 ref gallery Image Gray532.png The celiac artery and its branches the liver has been raised, and the lesser omentum and anterior layer of the greater omentum removed. gallery References references External links eMedicineDictionary Right gastric artery SUNYAnatomyLabs 38 01 01 02 Stomach, Spleen and Liver The Right and Left Gastric Artery SUNYAnatomyImage 7 8 86 SUNYAnatomyImage 7 8 98 NormanAnatomy celiactrunk Gray s Arteries of thorax and abdomen circulatory stub Category Arteries of the abdomen de Arteria gastrica dextra es Arteria g strica derecha hr Desna elu ana arterija la Arteria gastrica dextra pt Art ria g strica direita th ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Duodenal bulb Latin pars superior duodeni, bulbus duodeni GraySubject 248 GrayPage 1169 Image Gray1050.png Caption Interior of the stomach . There is no label for Duodenal bulb , but the portion of the duodenum labeled at upper left is the duodenal bulb. Image2 Caption2 System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre b 26 DorlandsSuf 12199996 The duodenal bulb is the portion of the duodenum which is closest to the stomach . It normally has a length of about 5 centimeters. The duodenal bulb begins at the pylorus and ends at the neck of the gallbladder. ref cite web url http www.gastrolab.net d1g004.htm title Normal Findings in Endoscopy Bulbus Duodeni publisher GASTROLAB ref It is located anterior to the liver and the gallbladder, and superior to the pancreatic head. The gastroduodenal artery, portal vein, and common bile duct lie just behind it. The distal part of the bulb is located retroperitoneally. It abuts the Pyloric sphincter . The duodenal bulb is the place where duodenal ulcers occur. Duodenal ulcers are more common than gastric ulcers and, unlike gastric ulcers, are caused by increased gastric acid secretion. Duodenal ulcers are commonly located anteriorly, and rarely posteriorly. Anterior ulcers can be complicated by perforation, while the posterior ones bleed. The reason for that is explained by their location. The peritoneal or abdominal cavity is located anterior to the duodenum. Therefore, if the ulcer grows deep enough, it will perforate whereas if a posterior ulcer grows deep enough, it will perforate the gastroduodenal artery and bleed. Notes reflist External links http medicine.iupui.edu ercp digestive system anatomy.asp Diagram look for figure 2, item 5 LoyolaMedEd Radio curriculum GI sandy44a.jpg http www.gastrolab.net d1g004.htm Images at gastrolab.net Category Digestive system digestive stub ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Lesser curvature of the stomach Latin curvatura minor gastris GraySubject 247 GrayPage 1162 Image Gray1046.svg Caption Outline of stomach, showing its anatomical landmarks. Image2 Illu stomach.jpg Caption2 Diagram from http training.seer.cancer.gov ss module07 ugi unit02 sec02 anatomy.html cancer.gov BR 1. Body of stomach BR 2. Fundus stomach Fundus BR 3. Anterior wall BR 4. Greater curvature BR 5. Lesser curvature BR 6. Cardia BR 9. Pyloric sphincter BR 10. Pyloric antrum BR 11. Pyloric canal BR 12. Angular notch BR 13. Gastric canal BR 14. Rugal folds BR BR Work of the United States Government Precursor System Artery right gastric artery , left gastric artery Vein right gastric vein , left gastric vein Nerve Lymph MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre c 67 DorlandsSuf 12272259 The lesser curvature of the stomach , extending between the cardiac and pyloric orifice s, forms the right or posterior border of the stomach. It descends as a continuation of the right margin of the esophagus in front of the fibers of the right crus of the diaphragm , and then, turning to the right, it crosses the first lumbar vertebra and ends at the pylorus . Nearer its pyloric than its cardiac end is a well marked notch, the incisura angularis , which varies somewhat in position with the state of distension of the viscus it serves to separate the stomach into a right and a left portion. The lesser curvature gives attachment to the two layers of the hepatogastric ligament , and between these two layers are the left gastric artery and the right gastric branch of the hepatic artery . See also lesser omentum Additional images gallery Image Gray1050.png Interior of the stomach. gallery External links eMedicineDictionary lesser curvature of stomach NormanAnatomy stomach Gray s Digestive tract Category Digestive system digestive stub it Curvatura minore dello stomaco ja pt Curvatura menor do est mago ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 File Mathieu Jaboulay.jpg right thumb Mathieu Jaboulay 1860 1913 Mathieu Jaboulay July 3, 1860 &ndash November 4, 1913 was a French surgeon who was born in Saint Genis Laval , which is a community in the department of Rh ne department Rh ne . He studied and practiced medicine in Lyon , where in 1902 he became a professor of clinical surgery. Two of his better known students at Lyon were Alexis Carrel 1873 1944 and Ren Leriche 1879 1955 . Jaboulay is remembered for his introduction of new surgical procedures, as well as his work involving techniques of vascular anastomosis . In 1892 he introduced the side to side gastroduodenostomy , which is an operation used when the pylorus and proximal duodenum are badly scarred, and in 1894 performed the first inter ilio abdominal amputation or hemipelvectomy , which involves amputation of the entire leg through the sacroiliac joint . This operation is sometimes referred to as Jaboulay s amputation . He is credited with performing the first sympathectomy sympathectomic operation for alleviation of vascular disease. This surgery is described in his treatise Chirurgie du grand sympathique et du corps thyro de Surgery of the Sympathetic nervous system sympathetic system and thyroid gland , which is considered to be his best written work. In 1906 Jaboulay made the first attempts at human kidney transplantation , when he transplanted pig and goat kidney s into patients suffering from chronic renal failure. Unfortunately, the operations were unsuccessful. His name is associated with Jaboulay button , a device used for performing lateral intestinal anastomosis without the need of surgical suture suture s. References http www.emedicine.com med topic3406.htm eMedicine Renal Transplantation Urology http www.whonamedit.com doctor.cfm 3096.html Mathieu Jaboulay Who Named It Persondata Metadata see Wikipedia Persondata . NAME Jaboulay, Mathieu ALTERNATIVE NAMES SHORT DESCRIPTION DATE OF BIRTH July 3, 1860 PLACE OF ... more details
Anton W lfler January 12, 1850 January 31, 1917 was an Austrian surgeon who was born in Kopezten, a village near Kladrau , Bohemia . In 1874 he earned his medical doctorate from the University of Vienna , where he was a student of Theodor Billroth 1829 1894 . Afterwards, he remained in Vienna for several years as Billroth s assistant. In 1886 he became a professor of surgery at the University of Graz , and in 1895 was a professor at Charles University in Prague . W lfler is remembered for his work in gastrointestinal surgery, and his investigations involving the thyroid gland . On September 28, 1881, he performed the first gastroenterostomy , which occurred on a patient with pylorus pyloric obstruction. He is also credited with providing the first detailed description of postoperative tetany . Associated eponym W lfler s gland An accessory thyroid gland. References http www.whonamedit.com doctor.cfm 925.html Anton W lfler Who Named It http books.google.com books?id f70MZLHwvp0C&pg PA771&lpg PA771&dq 22Anton W C3 B6lfler 22 1850&source web&ots xq7W1Oxb5H&sig TD7emNO9mCnA8xlK5qNK cgRCxE&hl en&sa X&oi book result&resnum 6&ct result Definition of W lfler s operation http books.google.com books?id Xrjbx039p6kC&pg PA2&lpg PA2&dq 22Anton W C3 B6lfler 22 tetany&source web&ots B1JRIUyVdN&sig qNZqunqaAfDXrnsCd0NqupI91w8&hl en&sa X&oi book result&resnum 7&ct result Endocrine Surgery of the Head and Neck by Phillip K. Pellitteri and Thomas Vincent McCaffrey. Persondata Metadata see Wikipedia Persondata . NAME Wolfler, Anton ALTERNATIVE NAMES SHORT DESCRIPTION DATE OF BIRTH January 12, 1850 PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH January 31, 1917 PLACE OF DEATH DEFAULTSORT Wolfler, Anton Category Austrian surgeons Category Academics of the Charles University Category University of Graz faculty Category 1850 births Category 1917 deaths austria med bio stub ... more details
Viktor von Hacker October 21, 1852 May 20, 1933 was an Austria n surgeon who was born in Vienna . In 1878 he received his medical doctorate at the University of Vienna , and after graduation remained in Vienna as an assistant to Theodor Billroth 1829 1894 . Later he was a professor of surgery at the Universities of University of Innsbruck Innsbruck 1894 1903 and University of Graz Graz 1903 1924 . Hacker is remembered for his work involving esophagoscopy, esophagus esophageal surgery and gastrointestinal surgery. With German American surgeon Carl Beck 1856 1911 , he is credited with developing a surgical technique for balanic hypospadias . In 1885 Hacker assisted Billroth when the latter performed the first Segmental resection resection of the pylorus followed by Billroth II posterior gastrojejunostomy . Afterwards, Hacker documented a detailed account of the operation. With surgeon Georg Lotheissen 1868 1941 , he published two treatises concerning the esophagus , Angeborene Missbildungen, Verletzungen und Erkrankungen der Speiser hre Congenital Abnormalities, Injuries and Diseases of the Esophagus and Chirurgie der Speiser hre Surgery of the Esophagus . References http aeiou.iicm.tugraz.at aeiou.encyclop.h h027835.htm internal&action setlanguage.action?LANGUAGE en , biography of Viktor von Hacker AEIOU Encyclopedia http www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pubmed 10840623 NCBI Victor von Hacker 1852 1933 Recollections of the life and works of an important Billroth student http www.whonamedit.com doctor.cfm 3211.html Viktor Ritter von Hacker Who Named It Persondata Metadata see Wikipedia Persondata . NAME Hacker, Viktor von ALTERNATIVE NAMES SHORT DESCRIPTION DATE OF BIRTH October 21, 1852 PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH May 20, 1933 PLACE OF DEATH DEFAULTSORT Hacker, Viktor von Category Austrian surgeons Category People from Vienna Category University of Graz faculty Category University of Innsbruck faculty Category 1852 births Category 1933 deaths Austria med bio stub de Viktor von ... more details
spread of infection and possible Disease Morbidity morbidity . Pylorus sparing pancreaticoduodenectomy More recently, the pylorus sparing pancreaticoduodenectomy also known as Traverso Longmire procedure ... is that the pylorus , and thus normal gastric emptying, is preserved. ref name pmid9785921 ... . Pylorus sparing pancreaticoduodenectomy versus standard Whipple procedure A prospective, randomized, multicenter analysis was published in 2004 comparing the standard Whipple SW procedure to the pylorus ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 For the planes of a gear List of gear nomenclature Infobox Anatomy Name Transverse plane Latin plana transversalia GraySubject GrayPage Diagram showing the three major planes of the body. Image Human anatomy planes.svg Caption Image2 Caption2 Precursor System Artery Vein Nerve Lymph MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre p 22 DorlandsSuf 12644673 The transverse plane also called the horizontal plane , axial plane , or transaxial plane is an imaginary plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts. It is perpendicular to the coronal and sagittal planes. It is one of the Anatomical terms of location Planes planes of the body used to describe the location of body parts in relation to each other. The other two commonly used terms are the coronal plane and the sagittal plane . List of Clinically Relevant Anatomical Planes Transverse thoracic plane Xiphosternal plane aka Xiphosternal Junction Transpyloric plane Subcostal plane Umbilical plane or Transumbilical Plane Supracristal plane Intertubercular plane aka Transtubercular Plane Interspinous plane Clinically Relevant Anatomical Planes with Associated Structures The transverse thoracic plane Plane through T4 & T5 Vertebral Junction and Sternal Angle of Louis. Marks the Attachment of Rib 2 at the Sternal Angle Arch of Aorta beginning and end Upper margin of SVC Thoracic Duct crossing Tracheal Bifurcation Pulmonary Trunk Bifurcation The xiphosternal plane aka xiphosternal junction Anterior, inferior limit of thoracic cavity Marks the Superior surface of the liver Respiratory Diaphragm Inferior border of the heart The transpyloric plane Plane located halfway between the jugular notch and the upper border of the symphysis pubis Typically located at the lower border of L1 Cuts through the pylorus and the tips of the ninth costal cartilages The subcostal plane Transverse plane through the inferior border of costal margin Typically located at the superior border of L3, or tr ... more details
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