Prospectively randomised trial of proximal gastric vagotomy either with or without pyloroplasty in treatment of uncomplicated duodenal ulcer.

Authors :: Wastell, C.
Colin, J.
Wilson, T.
Walker, B.
Gleeson, J.
Zeegen, R.
Source :: British Medical Journal. 10/1/1977, Vol. 2 Issue 6091, p851. 3p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 1977
Abstract: Evaluates a randomized trial of proximal gastric vagotomy (PGV) with or without pyloroplasty in the treatment of uncomplicated duodenal ulcer. Dominance of the PGV; Likeliness of preoperative peak acid output to develop recurrent ulceration; Effects of the combination of pyloroplasty with PGV.

Subjects :: *GASTRIC acid
*PYLORIC spasms
*DUODENAL ulcers
*SECRETION
*THERAPEUTICS

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