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Epiploic Foramen: Also called the Foramen of Winslow. Lying immediately posterior the free margin of the lesser omentum, this opening forms the mouth of the omental bursa (lesser sac) -- a blind-ended peritoneal recess situated posterior to the stomach and lesser omentum. The epiploic foramen is the only communication between the omental bursa and the general peritoneal cavity.

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Alkaline Reflux Gastritis: inflammation of the stomach caused by reflux of bile and pancreatic secretions (proteolytic enzymes and bicarbonate-rich fluid) that disrupt the mucosal barrier of the stomach. It is one of the risk factors associated with gastrectomy or pyloroplasty. Symptoms include nausea, bilious vomiting, and epigastric pain that worsens after eating and is not relieved by antacids.