1.
Aust N Z J Surg
; 57(11): 879-82, 1987 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3439932
ABSTRACT
Familial idiopathic megaduodenum is an uncommon condition which may be associated with other visceral abnormalities. Antineuronal antibody directed against guinea-pig skeletal muscle was found in one member of the family suffering from megaduodenum, in whom degeneration of the Auerbach's and Meissner's plexuses was documented. The significance of this finding is unclear. Management of the complaint is problematic. Despite shortcomings of surgical treatment, surgery nevertheless has an important role to play when medical treatments fail.
Subject(s)
Duodenal Diseases/genetics , Abdomen/surgery , Adolescent , Adult , Duodenal Diseases/diagnosis , Duodenal Diseases/surgery , Female , Humans , Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction/etiology , Male , Middle Aged
2.
Australas Ann Med
; 16(1): 84-7, 1967 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6032030