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Vagotomy and gallbladder function.

S Fagerberg, S Grevsten, H Johansson

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    |September 1, 1970
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    Vagotomy, a surgical procedure, increases gallbladder volume but does not alter its response to cholecystokinin. Bile composition may change long-term after vagotomy, though gallbladder structure remains consistent.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Physiology

    Background:

    • Vagotomy is a surgical procedure involving the cutting of the vagus nerve.
    • Gallbladder function is regulated by neural and hormonal factors, including the vagus nerve and cholecystokinin.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of vagotomy on gallbladder size, function, and bile composition.
    • To evaluate the gallbladder's response to cholecystokinin (CCK) post-vagotomy.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical radiological assessment of gallbladder volume and CCK response before and after vagotomy.
    • Experimental studies in rabbits to assess immediate vagotomy effects on gallbladder pressure and CCK response.
    • Long-term studies in cats examining gallbladder histology and bile composition after vagotomy.

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    Main Results:

    • Clinical studies showed a significant increase in gallbladder volume post-vagotomy, with unchanged CCK response.
    • Rabbit studies indicated altered gallbladder pressure response to CCK after vagotomy, with higher doses compensating.
    • Cat studies suggested changes in bile chemical composition, but no significant histological changes in the gallbladder.

    Conclusions:

    • Vagotomy leads to gallbladder distension and altered bile composition.
    • Gallbladder contractility response to CCK is modified by vagotomy, requiring higher doses for a similar effect.