The duodenum. Surgical anatomy

Abstract

The second part of this monograph on the duodenum describes the muscular and mucosal changes observed at the gastroduodenal junction. The structure of the duodenal wall and details of the intramural portion of the common bile and pancreatic ducts are described, together with the surgical anatomy of the four parts of the duodenum. The arterial supply, the venous and lymphatic drainage, and the innervations are described from the surgeon's point of view.