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Last updated: 11/24/2009
A gastroduodenostomy has many of the same risks associated with any other major abdominal operation performed under general anesthesia, such as wound problems, difficulty swallowing, infections, nausea, and blood clotting.
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are also associated with a gastroduodenostomy, including:
- Duodenogastric reflux, resulting in persistent vomiting.
- Dumping syndrome, occurring after a meal and characterized by sweating, abdominal pain, vomiting, lightheadedness, and diarrhea.
- Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) after a meal.
- Alkaline reflux gastritis marked by abdominal pain, vomiting of bile, diminished appetite, and iron-deficiency anemia.
- Malabsorption of necessary nutrients, especially iron, in patients who have had all or part of the stomach removed.
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This narrated animation describes the first half of the digestive system (also known as the gastrointestinal tract). It describes how the muscles in the esophagus are used to swallow the food that we eat and describes how the stomach digests food.
An abdominal incision exposes the stomach and duodenum (small intestine) (A). The duodenum is freed from connecting materials (B), and is clamped and severed. The stomach is also clamped and severed (C). The remaining stomach is then connected to the duodenum with sutures (D and E). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
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Gastroduodenostomy is a surgical procedure where the doctor creates a new connection between the stomach and the duodenum. This procedure may be performed in cases of stomach cancer or in the case of a malfunctioning pyloric valve.
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Biliary colic is the presenting symptom in 80% of patients with gallstone disease who seek medical care; however, only 10-20% of all individuals with gallstones experience severe gallstone pain.
From: eMedicine
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