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. 2007 Nov;56(11):1589. doi: 10.1136/gut.2006.105585

History of bilious vomiting: a tale with a twist

Robin Spiller, editor1,2,3
PMCID: PMC2095660  PMID: 17938434

Clinical presentation

A 16‐year old girl was admitted with a 9‐month history of bilious vomiting, colicky central abdominal pain and 3 stone weight loss. There was no previous medical history or psychiatric problems. Blood investigations were normal.

On examination she looked well. Her abdomen was soft and non‐tender. There was a sucussion splash. Abdominal radiograph and gastroscopy were normal. A barium meal follow‐through examination was arranged (fig 1).

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Figure 1 Barium meal.

Question

What is the cause of this young girl's vomiting?

See page 1598 for answer


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