A Vagotomy Is Defined As

question 13

Multiple Choice

A vagotomy is defined as:

• A) surgical dissection of branches of the vagus nerve, which innervates much of the GI tract.
• B) surgical repair of the pylorus region of the stomach or pyloric valve.
• C) excision of a polyp.
• D) incision into the abdomen.

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