Translations:Dünndarm/20/en
Aus Dornheim Anatomy
The majority of the duodenum is located retroperitoneally while a small part (pars superior duodeni) is found intraperitoneally. Due to the proximity of the caput pancreatis, pathological changes of the pancreas (tumors and malformations) can have a negative effect on the natural function of the upper small intestinal segment.
