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[[Image:Duodenumanatomy.jpg|thumb|Schematic of the duodenum. (WC/Luke Guthmann)]] | |||
The '''duodenum''' is the first part of the [[small bowel]] and receives food from the [[stomach]]. It is accessible by EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and frequently biopsied. | The '''duodenum''' is the first part of the [[small bowel]] and receives food from the [[stomach]]. It is accessible by EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and frequently biopsied. | ||
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