What Does D1/D2 Mean?

Posted on Tue, 29 Apr 2014

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Question : Hello I am having a Gastroscopy tomorrow and on my form is says +D1/D2
Can you explain what this means please?
What does D1/D2 signify?

Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
First and second part of the duodenum.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
These terms refer to the duodenum which it the part of the small intestine that follows on from the stomach. D1 refers to the first part and D2 to the second part. Therefore, you will be having a gastroscopy which will also look at your stomach and duodenum.
I hope this answers your question. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar