Effect of periarterial sympathectomy of the celiac trunk and its branches on the motor function of the stomach
Gervaziev, V.B.; Lubianskiĭ, V.G.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 125(7): 10-15
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 7414878 Document Number: 166115
The motor function of the stomach was investigated in 45 patients who were subjected to periarterial sympathectomy of the celiac trunk and its branches for the abdominal pain syndrome. Changes in the motility were studied in near and late terms after operation (1-2 years). The elevated tonus of the stomach was found to be even in the initial hypokinesis and of spastic character in the initially normal tonus. The increased peristaltic activity was noted in late terms. The changes of the gastric motility were responsible for the outcomes of operations.