Evaluation of the results of surgical treatment of uncomplicated duodenal ulcers based on 10=year follow-up
Trofimov, V.M.; Movchan, K.N.; Zuev, V.K.
Klinicheskaia Meditsina 69(8): 82-83
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2149 PMID: 1791720 Document Number: 380546
As shown by a 10-year follow-up of 187 patients operated on for uncomplicated duodenal ulcer, recurrent disease develops in 28.4% and 1.1% of cases following vagotomy and gastric resection, respectively. Positive response (group I and II according to Visick's scale) was reported in 48.9% of those subjected to gastric resection and in 45.3% of postvagotomy subjects. Possibilities of surgical management of uncomplicated duodenal ulcer require further research with due emphasis on detection of patients with relevant contraindications.