Table 1.

Points of Gastrointestinal Tract Most Likely to Cause Delay

EsophagusPost cricoids, aortic arch, left main bronchus and diaphragm
StomachPylorus
DuodenumJunction of second and third portion and the terminal portion
Small intestineMeckel’s diverticulum, ileo-cecal region
Large intestineFlexures and haustration of large intestine and rectum
Anatomic abnormalityDiverticula, sacculation, annular pancreas, adhesions