Stomach Diverticulum:

Terms Related to Stomach Diverticulum

• Esophageal Diverticulum

  Saccular, outward protrusion of all or a portion of the esophageal wall from the lumen of the esophagus.

• Linitis Plastica

  A condition where the stomach wall becomes thickened, rubbery and loses its ability to distend. The stomach assumes a "leather bottle" shape. It is most ...

• Stomach Ulcer

  Ulceration of the mucous membrane of the stomach. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

• Peptic Ulcer Perforation

  Penetration of a peptic ulcer through the stomach wall. May be free, i.e., at a point where the stomach wall faces a real or potential ...

• Residual Stomach

  That portion of the stomach remaining after gastric surgery, usually gastrectomy or gastroenterostomy for cancer of the stomach or peptic ulcer. It is a common ...