Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Truncal Vagotomy

Bilateral dissection of the abdominal branches of the vagus nerve. It is used frequently in the surgical management of duodenal and gastric ulcers, as well as in physiologic studies of gastrointestinal secretion and motility.

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Abstract

Bilateral dissection of the abdominal branches of the vagus nerve. It is used frequently in the surgical management of duodenal and gastric ulcers, as well as in physiologic studies of gastrointestinal secretion and motility.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Vagotomy, Truncal
  • Truncal Vagotomies
  • Vagotomies, Truncal

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Vagotomy (1966-1988)

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  1. E04w.525.210w.105.600.850w.860

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Truncal Vagotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015167. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015167
  2. Truncal Vagotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72368897