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Double bubble sign (duodenum)

Last revised by Arlene Campos on 22 Aug 2024

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Citation:

Gaillard F, Campos A, Elfeky M, et al. Double bubble sign (duodenum). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Oct 2024) https://radiopaedia.org/articles/8492

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/8492

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8492

Article created:

5 Feb 2010, Frank Gaillard ◉ ◈

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At the time the article was created Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

22 Aug 2024, Arlene Campos ◉

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At the time the article was last revised Arlene Campos had no financial relationships to ineligible companies to disclose.

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18 times, by 13 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

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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