How to Say It: Gas-trik Owt-let Ob-struk-shun
Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a blockage of the path from the stomach to the small intestines. It may fully or partially block the path of food. It can stop food from being digested.
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The blockage is caused by problems with nearby tissue such as:
Things that may raise the risk of this problem are:
Problems may be:
You will be asked about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done.
Tests may be done to look for blockages. This can be done with:
The movement of food through the stomach may also be tested.
The goal of treatment is to open the blockage. How it is done depends on the cause. Options are:
The risk of this problem may be lowered by managing health problems that raise the risk, such as peptic ulcer disease.
American Gastroenterological Association
http://www.gastro.org
Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians
http://familydoctor.org
Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
https://www.cag-acg.org
Health Canada
https://www.canada.ca
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Last reviewed September 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD Last Updated: 10/23/2020
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