Gastritis: Surgical Management Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of Surgical Management
A
- Partial/Total Gastrectomy
- Pyloroplasty
- Vagotomy
2
Q
Surgery to widen the opening in the lower part of the stomach (pylorus) so that the stomach contents can empty into the small intestine
A
Pyloroplasty
3
Q
Resection of the vagus nerve to reduce acidity in the stomach
A
Vagotomy