Gastrectomy
| Normal anatomy |
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The stomach connects the esophagus to the small intestine, and
functions to digest food into small particles, which pass into the
small intestine for additional digestion and absorption into the
bloodstream. |
| Indications |
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In stomach problems, such as ulcers or cancer, partial or total
removal of the stomach may be indicated. |
| Incision |
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An incision is made in the skin over the pyloric region of the
stomach. |
| Procedure |
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The diseased portion of the stomach is removed. The small intestine
is attached to the remainder of the stomach to preserve the
function of the digestive tract. |
| Aftercare |
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The patient will be on nasogastric tube suction to keep the stomach
empty and at rest after surgery. After several days and when the
stomach starts to function normally again the tube will be removed
and the patient will begin ingesting clear liquids and gradually
progress to a full and normal diet. |
Review Date: 10/20/2008
Reviewed By: Christine Lee, MD, Department of Surgery, Marin
General Hospital, Greenbrae, CA. Review provided by VeriMed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed byDavid Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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