[Secretory activity of endocrine glands in gastroduodenal ulcer during late postoperative period]

The hormonal status of the endocrine glands (the hypophysis, thyroid, adrenals, pancreas, gastrin-producing cells of the stomach, gonads), was evaluated in patients with gastroduodenal ulcer operated (gastric resection, vagotomy) 6, 12 or 36 months before. Hormonal balance was found affected, the gonads underwent gross changes responsible for gonadal depletion in the long-term postoperative period. Recommendations for relevant correction are provided.