About The Medical Condition Gastric Remnant

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Gastric Remnant

Gastric Remnant Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Gastric Remnant Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Gastric Remnant?

That portion of the stomach remaining after gastric surgery, usually gastrectomy or gastroenterostomy for cancer of the stomach or peptic ulcer. It is a common site of cancer referred to as stump cancer or carcinoma of the gastric stump.

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