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An antrum is a bodily cavity, especially one which has bony walls, including those in the sinuses.
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What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of an antrum?
Antrectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the antrum. The antrum is the last part of the stomach. The procedure we think of as gastric bypass is an antrectomy with reconstruction.
What provides the mechanical action for food to be mixed with gastric juices as it moves toward the antrum?
spincters
What is patchy erythematous mucosa in the gastric antrum?
A gastric antral mucosa is a helicobacter pylon infection of the stomach. The infection can be treated with antibiotics to cure it.
What does the medical code 43647 represent?
Laparoscopy, surgical; implantation or replacement of gastric neurostimulator electrodes, antrum
Where are G-cells located?
G cells are found deep within the gastric glands of the stomach antrum, and occasionally in the pancreas.
What is a antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What is antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What is patchy erythema of the mucosa was noted in the antrum?
Edema and erytherma in the antrum is a condition where the area is swollen and possibly congested. This condition is consistent with acute gastritis.
What is antritis with a biopsy to rule out CLO?
Antritis is inflammation of the gastric antrum. CLO is campylobacter-like organism, which can cause gastritis. Biopsy is a tissue sample for examination at the lab, and "rule out" means "make sure it's not this problem." So, to sum up, the diagnosis and plan are "inflammation of the lining of the stomach at the antrum with a tissue sample taken to make sure the problem isn't caused by a bacterium similar to campylobacter."
What is Erythema and erosion in the antrum -explanation?
An antrum is a cavity or chamber, such as the antrum of the lower part of the stomach. Erosion means that the lining is thinning, resulting in inflammation and irritation. Erythema describes a reddening of tissue due to irritation or injury.
What is the lower part of the stomach?
antrum
What is the treatment for erythema mucosa in the antrum?
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