MGOO

malignant gastric outlet obstruction(English)

  • a clinical condition characterized by the mechanical obstruction of the pylorus or the duodenum due to tumor compression/infiltration, with consequent reduction or impossibility of an adequate oral intake. Mainly secondary to advanced pancreatic or gastric cancers, and significantly impacts on patients' survival and quality of life
  • Oncology, Gastroenterology
  • https://doi.org…jg.v26.i16.1847