I made it clear to the doctor that the stomach was empty. I used the quote *proximal portion of small intestine*. The doctor used the word *duodenum* without any provocation from me.<P>It seems obvious to me, just on my small survey of medical doctors and one forensic pathologist, that there is some variation on their opinions, and the BPD must have gotten at least as much variation as I've gotten--and as you & others have gotten by asking professionals their opinions.