[The complications of selective proximal vagotomy and their dietetic correction]

Complications of selective proximal vagotomy (SPV) in patients operated on for duodenal ulcer were considered in relation to the operation type and the time since it has been performed. The syndromes directly related to parasympathetic denervation of the stomach and varying concomitant digestive disorders were revealed in these patients that necessitated administration of adequate diets. All the patients responded well to the dietotherapy. The observations conducted have proved that to prevent the ulcer relapsing, and digestive disorders, and to maintain working capacity, the patients with SPV complications should keep the diet recommended for a long term.