[Analysis of the results of organ-preserving operations in duodenal ulcer]

An analysis of 185 vagotomies for chronic duodenal ulcers has been made. It has been established that the surgery was an adequate method in 92,1% of the patients. Lethal outcomes and complications were given a detailed consideration. A conclusion was made that for the improvement of results of organ-preserving operations of special significance was analysis of the course of the ulcer disease and the anatomical alterations. It facilitates solution of the question of expediency of vagotomy and correct selection of its variant.