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Background. Duodenum inversum is an often unrecognized anomaly of duodenal rotation/fixation at upper gastrointestinal (UGI) contrast study because the duodenojejunal junction appears normally located. Objective. This anomaly is important to diagnose because it may result in obstructive gastrointestinal symptoms. Conclusion. We describe a case of duodenum inversum mimicking superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome that improved after surgical therapy.
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Received: 7 October 1998 Accepted: 23 February 1999
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Long, F., Mutabagani, K., Caniano, D. et al. Duodenum inversum mimicking mesenteric artery syndrome. Pediatric Radiology 29, 602–604 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050658
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050658