ter eating, black stool in the past 2 months, and wasting and fatigue. Physical examination: a 6×5cm mass can be reached under the xiphoid process. The texture is hard and can be pushed, accompanied by light tenderness. The first diagnosis considered is: Ulcer recurrence Postoperative input loop obstruction Output loop obstruction Remnant stomach

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Male, 50 years old, had undergone subtotal gastrectomy for gastric ulcer 20 years ago. In the recent half a year, he had upper abdominal distension after eating, black stool in the past 2 months, and wasting and fatigue. Physical examination: a 6×5cm mass can be reached under the xiphoid process. The texture is hard and can be pushed, accompanied by light tenderness. The first diagnosis considered is:

  • Ulcer recurrence
  • Postoperative input loop obstruction
  • Output loop obstruction
  • Remnant stomach cancer
  • Gastric emptying disorder
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