http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/1997/01/Articles/The-transverse-portion-of-the-duodenum--A-key-to-unlocking-the-retroperitoneum.aspxIdentification of the third portion of the duodenum can be useful inthe evaluation of the retroperitoneum, especially in problematic cases. It serves to divide the relatively complex anatomy of the pancreas and porta hepatis from the less complicated retroeritoneal anatomy below.Thursday, 12 Oct 2000 12:55:14 GMT