duodenojejunal hernia

du·o·de·no·je·ju·nal her·ni·a

a hernia in the subperitoneal tissues.

Synonym(s): retroperitoneal hernia, Treitz hernia

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Treitz,

Wenzel, Bohemian pathologist, 1819-1872.

Treitz arch - a sickle-shaped fold of peritoneum that forms the anterior boundary of the paraduodenal recess. Synonym(s): paraduodenal fold

Treitz fascia - fascia behind the head of the pancreas.

Treitz fossa - an inconstant depression in the peritoneum extending posterior to the cecum. Synonym(s): subcecal fossa

Treitz hernia - hernia in the subperitoneal tissues. Synonym(s): duodenojejunal hernia

Treitz ligament - Synonym(s): suspensory muscle of duodenum

Treitz muscle - Synonym(s): suspensory muscle of duodenum

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