Intramural Hematoma of the Duodenum

Abstract

DUODENAL obstruction secondary to intramural hematoma has been reported as a complication of nonpenetrating abdominal trauma, but may also occur spontaneously.Felson and Levin¹ reported 4 cases of intramural hematoma of the duodenum and described pathognomonic x-ray findings, which were present on gastrointestinal examinations in our patient and allowed a correct preoperative diagnosis.Case ReportG.M. (L.H. 91924), a 24-year-old man, was admitted to the hospital with the chief complaint of epigastric pain and vomiting. He had had a heavy alcoholic intake for 1 week before the onset of this illness. Two days before admission on January 30, 1958, severe . . .