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Unusual cause of recurrent vomiting in a patient with duodenal stenosis
  1. Jian-Wei Liu,
  2. Ru-Yuan Li
  1. Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
  1. Correspondence to Dr Jian-Wei Liu; liujianwei567{at}163.com

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A 44-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a 2-week history of abdominal distention, nausea and recurrent vomiting. The past medical history disclosed peptic ulcer-related duodenal stenosis at the bulb for 3 years and cholecystolithiasis for 20 years. On examination, the abdomen was distended and soft with no tenderness. Blood laboratory tests showed leucocytosis (12.10×109/L, reference 3.5–9.5), mild hypokalaemia (3.25 mmol/L, reference 3.5–5.3), normal C reactive protein, liver function, renal function and coagulation function. An abdominal CT showed a typical Rigler’s triad: pneumobilia, …

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  • Contributors J-WL and R-YL cared for the patient. J-WL wrote and revised the manuscript. All authors reviewed and approved the final version.

  • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

  • Competing interests None declared.

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