Postgastrectomy syndrome

Introduction: Postgastrectomy syndrome

Description of Postgastrectomy syndrome

Postgastrectomy syndrome: Excision of the whole (total gastrectomy) or part (subtotal gastrectomy, partial gastrectomy, gastric resection) of the stomach. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Source: Diseases Database

Postgastrectomy syndrome: 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.
Source: MeSH 2007

Postgastrectomy syndrome: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Postgastrectomy syndrome:

• Postgastrectomy
• SYN
• Dumping
• Dumping syndrome (7 causes)

Terms associated with Postgastrectomy syndrome:

Terms Similar to Postgastrectomy syndrome:

• Gastrectomy

Source: Diseases Database

More specific terms for Postgastrectomy syndrome:

• Dumping Syndrome

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Postgastrectomy syndrome

• Stomach Diseases
• Postoperative Complications

Source - MeSH 2007

The following terms can be used for Postgastrectomy syndrome

• postoperative complication
• stomach disorder
• syndrome

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Postgastrectomy syndrome

The following list attempts to classify Postgastrectomy syndrome into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Digestive System Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
    • Stomach Diseases
      • Postgastrectomy Syndromes

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
  • Pathologic Processes
    • Postoperative Complications
      • Postgastrectomy Syndromes

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