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Review
. 1994 Jun;23(2):261-79.

Postgastrectomy syndromes: dumping and diarrhea

S H Carvajal  1 , S J Mulvihill
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  • PMID: 8070912
Review

Postgastrectomy syndromes: dumping and diarrhea

S H Carvajal et al. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 1994 Jun.

Abstract

This article reviews the current literature on the postgastrectomy syndromes of dumping and postvagotomy diarrhea. Pathophysiology, diagnosis, incidence, and treatment options are discussed. These syndromes present some of the most difficult treatment dilemmas seen after surgery. Specific recommendations for both medical and surgical treatments are included.

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