Gamuts

Vagotomy

A vagotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vagus nerve. Types A plain vagotomy eliminates the parasympathetic supply from the stomach to the left side of the transverse colon. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Achalasia
Chronic nonobstructive small bowel distention
Dilated small bowel with normal mucosal folds
Duodenal dilatation without obstruction
Enlarged gallbladder
Esophageal dysmotility
Non-obstructive gastric dilatation
May Cause
Achalasia
Chronic nonobstructive small bowel distention
Dilated small bowel with normal mucosal folds
Duodenal dilatation without obstruction
Enlarged gallbladder
Esophageal dysmotility
Non-obstructive gastric dilatation


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