Factors effecting recurrence of duodenal ulcers after highly selective vagotomy

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,...

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Published inPolski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960) Vol. 46; no. 45-47; p. 869
Main Authors Fibak, J, Onyszkiewicz, A J, Słowiński, K, Burchardt, W, Kolasiński, J
Format Journal Article
LanguagePolish
Published Poland 11.11.1991
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Duodenal Ulcer - surgery
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Recurrence
Risk Factors
Vagotomy
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0032-3756