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Query: UMLS:C0042963 (
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Gastroduodenal fistula
(GDF) or double pylorus is a rare, often asymptomatic condition with a prevalence of approximately 0.02-0.08%. The reported cases have been mainly in Asian countries and more prevalent in males than females. Although the etiology is unclear,
Helicobacter pylori
and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use have been associated with the formation of GDF. We present the case of a 65-year-old female with alcoholic cirrhosis and recurrent
vomiting
who was found to have an antral ulcer. The case includes the serial endoscopic examinations over the period of 7 years and shows the antral ulcer which fistulized into the duodenal bulb creating double pylorus.
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PMID:Gastroduodenal Fistula: A Rare Finding With an Atypical Presentation. 3265 30
