Diverticula of the Forequt

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Embryologically, the foregut is defined as being that part of the gastrointestinal tract which is proximal to the ampulla of Vater. In other words, the foregut includes the pharynx, the oesophagus, the stomach, and the duodenum. The distal inch of the oesophagus, the stomach, and the duodenum are supplied by the coeliac axis. The workers of the Medical Faculty of the University of Manitoba have always shown an interest in diverticula. Grant (1), while Professor of Anatomy, published the first of his studies on duodenal diverticula, based on cadaver material. MacLean (2) was one of the early operators and was the first to remove a pouch imbedded in the head of the pancreas. The writer) has presented two papers dealing with the radiological aspects, the last report being in 1935. Since 1935, as our experience has increased, we have observed a not inconsiderable number of diverticula of the foregut. The great majority of them have been incidental findings in routine barium examinations. Those at the oesophag...

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