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Vagotomy

Surgical Procedure

Vagotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vagus nerve. It is performed in the abdomen.

Facts
Classification
Status
Standard of Care 1
Invasiveness
Surgical 2
Connections

Treats

Peptic Ulcer Disease, Conditions

Vagotomy was historically used to reduce acid secretion in peptic ulcer disease.

Sources
1. Wikipedia
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  • Status: Standard of Care
2. Vagotomy (Wikipedia)
  • Lead
    A vagotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vagus nerve.
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagotomy, lead section
    A vagotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vagus nerve.
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