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Postgastrectomy Syndromes
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Definition
: Sequelae of gastrectomy from the second week after operation on. Include recurrent or anastomotic ulcer, postprandial syndromes (DUMPING SYNDROME and late postprandial hypoglycemia), disordered bowel action, and nutritional deficiencies.
Examples
Dumping Syndrome
Other names
Syndromes, Postgastrectomy; Syndrome, Postgastrectomy; Postgastrectomy Syndrome