Proximal gastric vagotomy after five years. Issue 9 (September 1981)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Storey, D W; Boulos, P B; Ward, M W; Clark, C G
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 22:Issue 9(1981)
• Page Start: 702
• Page End: 704
• Publication Date: 1981-09
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.22.9.702
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : A follow-up of 93 patients with chronic duodenal ulceration treated by proximal gastric vagotomy without drainage five to nine years previously shows a high incidence of confirmed recurrent ulceration of 16.1%. In addition, there have been patients with transient recurrent ulceration, and a small group with persistent dyspeptic symptoms but in whom no ulcer has been demonstrated. The operation is commendable for its lack of side-effects, but the high incidence of recurrent or persistent symptoms may lead to some reservations about its general application in the treatment of chronic duodenal ulceration.