Antrectomy (Antrectoty)

An antrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a part of the stomach called the pylorus. The pylorus is the lower part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum.

The pylorus produces most of the hydrochloric acid, pepsin and the hormone gastrin, which play an important role in digestion. Therefore, removal of the pylorus leads to a decrease in the production of these substances and reduces the acidity of gastric juice.

An antrectomy is most often performed to treat gastric ulcers. The operation helps eliminate one of the main factors in the development of ulcers - increased acidity. In addition, antrectomy can be used to treat stomach tumors located in the pyloric region.

Typically, antrectomy is combined with vagotomy - the intersection of the vagus nerves, which stimulate the production of hydrochloric acid. This combined intervention allows you to minimize the acid-forming function of the stomach.

An antrectomy is a rather complex operation that can lead to digestive disorders. Therefore, they try to perform it only in severe forms of peptic ulcer that are not amenable to conservative treatment. Modern medications make it possible to avoid surgical intervention in many cases.

Anthrectomy: surgical treatment of gastric ulcer

Gastric ulcer is a chronic disease that is manifested by the formation of ulcers on the walls of the stomach. Patients may experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Treatment for ulcers can be medical or surgical, and depending on the severity of the disease, multiple methods may be required. An important procedure for ulcers is an antrectomy, which is performed to remove the part of the stomach near the stomach where large

"Entrek" is a term mentioned during surgical operations. Antral prolapse of the stomach refers to chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which are characterized by inflammatory infiltration of the circular muscle and ligamentous apparatus of the stomach behind the antrum, which is located at the junction of the stomach with the duodenum.

Regardless of how the protrusion of the gastric mucosa through the cardia occurs, antral prolapse syndrome of the stomach and duodenum is observed, which includes discomfort in the stomach and frequent regurgitation of gastric contents. Barrett's esophagus often develops due to increased reflux. The pathology affects women much more often than men. The disease occurs predominantly in older childhood and middle age. Among the provoking factors of gastric dysplasia, one should highlight the infectious factor, nutritional factor (nutrition), gastrointestinal motility disorders such as hypokinetic dyskinesia of the motor-evacuation section of the stomach and duodenum.

Such treatment includes following a diet and taking a number of medications. The most important rules of nutrition are fractional meals, limiting the amount of food eaten at a time, and excluding aggressive foods from the menu. At the same time, patients should avoid increased physical activity and stressful situations. On the recommendation of a doctor, in some cases antacids and antibiotics may be prescribed.