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The importance of transpyloric prolapse of gastric mucosa as a source of symptoms is reviewed. The difficulties encountered in arriving at this diagnosis are de scribed. Mutilating operations are not felt to be indicated. Three cases are reported.
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Kleitsch, W.P., Lawton, R.L. Transpyloric Prolapse of Gastric Mucosa. Amer. Jour. Dig. Dis. 20, 67–71 (1952). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02885560
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02885560