Double bubble sign (duodenum)

Last revised by Mostafa Elfeky on 5 Mar 2023

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Citation:

Gaillard F, Elfeky M, Bickle I, et al. Double bubble sign (duodenum). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Apr 2024) https://radiopaedia.org/articles/8492

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8492

Article created:

5 Feb 2010, Frank Gaillard ◉ ◈

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Last revised:

5 Mar 2023, Mostafa Elfeky ◉

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Systems:

Gastrointestinal, Paediatrics

Sections:

Signs, Gamuts

Tags:

stomach, duodenum, refs

Synonyms:

Double bubble appearance

The double bubble sign is seen in infants and represents dilatation of the proximal duodenum and stomach. It is seen in both radiographs and ultrasound, and can be identified antenatally ².

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Causes include ^1,2:

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