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What condition is considered the main risk factor for development of gastric cancer in the proximal stomach?
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Barrett's esophagus
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What is a parietal cell vagotomy?
Parietal cell or proximal gastric vagotomy leaves the trunk intact, but severs the branches that go to different parts of the stomach.
What are the benefits to roux en y gastric bypass surgery?
There are two types of Roux en-Y gastric bypass surgery One is called proximal and the other is called distal. Proximal is the most common of any procedure at makes the patient feel full very quickly. Distal makes is more likely that fats and starches will pass through the stomach undigested.
Which condition is the absence of hydrochloric acid from gastric secretions?
alhlorhydria
How do you spell gastric interitis?
The spelling of the medical condition is one word, gastroenteritis.
What is acid reflix?
An acid reflux is a condition characterized by regurgitation of gastric acid.
What is antrum gastric?
An antrum is a bodily cavity, especially one which has bony walls, including those in the sinuses.
Can stomachaches be caused by gastric cancer?
Gastric cancer, although a rare cause of stomachache, needs to be considered in the differential diagnosis because of the seriousness of the disease.
What disease or condition is defined by gastric emptying scan?
A gastric emptying scan (GES) is an x-ray exam using special radioactive material that allows physicians to identify abnormalities related to emptying of the stomach.
What characteristics does an abnormal gastric acid determination have?
Abnormal findings in the basal gastric secretion test are considered nonspecific and must be evaluated in conjunction with the results of a gastric acid stimulation test. Elevated secretion may suggest different types of ulcers.
What are Gastric outlet obstruction's etiology and pathophysiology?
Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). GOO is not a single disease or disorder but a condition in which the stomach cannot empty because the pylorus is blocked.
Where can I find a gastric bypass support group?
http://www.dailystrength.org has a helpful community. They should be able to help you with your condition.
Which clinical condition would occur if intrinsic factor was not produced by t he gastric glands?
A b-12 deficiency.
