What is anthrectomy?
Anthrectomy, also called Partial Gastrectomy, is a surgery in which an anthrum of the stomach is removed. The anthrum is part of the stomach located between the stomach body, where food is usually processed and the stomach is pylorine, which is a cut associated with the small intestines. This procedure is often performed in patients whose peptic ulcers do not respond well to drugs. Because it is said that anthrum contributes to gastric acid production, anthrectomy often helps to reduce the amount of stomach acids in these patients.
Other reasons for anthrectomy are trauma of obstruction of abdomen, cancer and stomach. Examples of trauma, which may result in anthrectomy, are shots and stab wounds that caused damage to the first part of the small intestines and pancreas. In cases where blood vessels are damaged, it is usually performed as an emergency procedure.
Some cancer, such as abdominal cancer and liver cancer, can be acted with stomach slices and lead to digestion disorders. Blocking in pyLorous also leads to stomach obstruction (GOO). When this happens, the food in the stomach is not emptied in the small intestines. Anthrectomy is usually performed to alleviate these problems. Patients with stomach cancer are also often treated with anthrectomy to remove malignant tissues in the stomach.
During the procedure, patients are often placed under general anesthesia. The surgeon then opens the abdomen to reveal the stomach and remove the anthrum. In many anthrektomical operations, the surgeon can also perform a vagotomy in which some branches of the tenth skull nerve or vagus nerve are cut. This nerve usually contributes to the production of stomach acid in the stomach.
After anthrektomy, patients are usually held in the hospital for several days for monitoring. The area often administers pains for pain and antibiotics to prevent infection. These patients also have instructions to monitor their diet and undergo endoscopic controlat least six weeks later. It may take many weeks to recover.
One of the complications that some patients may experience after the procedure is dumping syndrome. This is when the food consumed food quickly leaves the stomach and is emptied in the intestines. Symptoms are lightness, sweating, nausea and a rapid heart rhythm. Other risks associated with the procedure include weight loss, difficulty swallowing and diarrhea. Some patients may also perform malnutrition.