[Postgastrectomy histological changes, with special reference to cancer]

Postoperative changes of the gastric mucosa were studied in biopsy specimens from patients with resection of the stomach. In 11.4 per cent of cases no changes were revealed. In 70.9 per cent various types of gastritis occurred. After 5 years of partial gastrectomy in 11.9 per cent of cases primary carcinoma of the stump or the anastomosis was found. Considering these data systemic endoscopic control of patients with partial resection of the stomach is recommended.