Factors effecting recurrence of duodenal ulcers after highly selective vagotomy
Fibak, J.; Onyszkiewicz, A.J.; Słowiński, K.; Burchardt, W.; Kolasiński, J.
Polski Tygodnik Lekarski 46(45-47): 869-871
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-3756 PMID: 1669456 Document Number: 379166
Recurrence of duodenal ulcer was diagnosed in 15 patients who underwent highly selective vagotomy before 6-13 years, i.e. in 12.2%. Factors possibly contributing to such a recurrence were analysed. Patients with ulcer recurrence were: 1) non-qualified workers, 2) tobacco smokers, 3) heavy drinkers, 4) users of ulcerogenic medicines, and 5) were involved into conflict situations.