[Duration of temporary disability of patients after selective proximal vagotomy]

The investigation of factual terms of temporary invalidity after selective proximal vagotomy without draining operations of the stomach in a number of regions of the Ukrainian SSR has shown their considerable variability (56.4 +/- 13.8 days). Under observation were 178 patients. It has been established that normal indices of homeostasis, functions of the gastro-intestinal tract, regeneration of the postoperative scar and recovery of their physical labour capacity is taking place during 30-33 days. Criteria for the determination of terms of temporary invalidity after selective proximal vagotomy for the ulcer disease of the duodenum have been elaborated.