Vagotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vagus nerve. It is performed in the abdomen.
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Vagotomy was historically used to reduce acid secretion in peptic ulcer disease.
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A vagotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vagus nerve.
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