Hidden part of duodenum

Pars tecta duodeni

Definition

There is two different definitions of the hidden part of duodenum:

  • Part of duodenum covered by the root of the transverse mesocolon, the coalescence of the ascending mesocolon, and the root of the mesentery.
  • Or retroperitoneal part of the duodenum
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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