Microscopic structure The different layers of the duodenum in cross-section correspond to those of the rest of the digestive tract. From the outside, the duodenum is surrounded by connective tissue (tunica adventitia), which contains both blood and lymph vessels. This is bordered by a muscle layer, the so-called tunica muscularis. It contains an outer longitudinal … Microscopic structure | Duodenum
Introduction The human intestine is about 5 meters long and is divided into several sections. Each section has a different task. The small intestine, which is called intestine tenue in Latin, is further divided into 3 sections, the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. It is the longest part of the human intestine and is mainly responsible … Small intestine cancer
Therapy Various therapeutic options are used to treat small bowel cancer. The most important form of therapy for small bowel cancer is surgery, as for all other types of bowel cancer. This form of therapy is often curative. This means that the therapy aims at a cure. Unfortunately, surgery is often not possible or not … Therapy | Small intestine cancer
Diagnosis In many cases, small bowel cancer is diagnosed at a very late stage, i.e. when the cancer is already in an advanced stage, since symptoms, or characteristic symptoms, usually appear late and the common examination methods such as endoscopy and sonography (ultrasound) often do not detect any changed areas in the bowel in the … Diagnosis | Small intestine cancer
Prognosis The prognosis, like the survival time, depends on the time of detection of the disease. The earlier the disease is detected, the better the prognosis. In more advanced stages, small bowel cancer metastasizes, i.e. the tumorous tissue spreads to other parts of the body. The metastases can occur in the small intestine itself as … Prognosis | Small intestine cancer
General information A gastroscopy or gastroscopy is performed for the diagnostic examination of the esophagus, stomach (gaster) and duodenum. A plastic tube with a light source and a small camera (optic), the so-called gastroscope, is inserted through the mouth and esophagus into the stomach. The optics allow diseases or injuries to be visualized on a … Anaesthesia within the scope of a gastroscopy
What must be observed before the anaesthetic To prepare for a gastroscopy under anesthesia, an informative conversation must be held in advance and a corresponding information sheet must be signed by the patient and the physician. In this form, each patient is individually informed about possible complications, side effects and the course of the anesthesia … What must be observed before the anaesthetic | Anaesthesia within the scope of a gastroscopy
Procedure of the anesthesia In the morning before the gastroscopy, a tablet is first administered, which has a relaxing and anxiolytic effect on the patient. This is usually Dormicum. This medication is often sufficient to make a gastroscopy comfortable enough for the patient. However, if general anesthesia is chosen, further steps are necessary. In order … Procedure of the anesthesia | Anaesthesia within the scope of a gastroscopy
Risks and complications In general as well as in gastroscopy in particular, anaesthesia is a very safe procedure nowadays and hardly dangerous. The most frequent complications occur as a result of the administration of narcotics and painkillers in the form of cardiovascular problems. However, the anaesthetist can counteract these problems very well by administering medication.Furthermore, … Risks and complications | Anaesthesia within the scope of a gastroscopy
The gastrointestinal tract in humans consists of different sections. The first part of the small intestine, which connects to the stomach, is called the duodenum. What is the duodenum? Infographic showing the anatomy and location of a duodenal ulcer. Click image to enlarge. Each adult human has an intestinal tract with an average length of … Duodenum: Structure, Function & Diseases
Diagnosis In addition to X-ray and ultrasound, duodenoscopy of the duodenum and other sections of the intestine is also a suitable examination method. In duodenoscopy, as in gastroscopy, a thin tube containing a camera is inserted through the esophagus and stomach into the duodenum, through which the mucous membrane can then be examined projected onto … Diagnosis | Inflammation of the duodenum
Prognosis Depending on the cause of the inflammation of the duodenum, the prognosis is generally quite good. Causes such as inflammation caused by irritant drugs or the germ Helicobacter pylori can be treated relatively easily and usually lead to healing and freedom from symptoms within a few days to weeks. If the cause of the … Prognosis | Inflammation of the duodenum
