To describe: The way in which the expulsion of 95 percent of the stomach would be termed as subtotal gastrectomy that is useful in the treatment of cancer or severe form of ulcers affects the absorption and the digestion of the stomach.
Introduction: The stomach is one of the hollow organs that form the gastrointestinal tract. It is a J-shaped organ that appears like a pouch. It lies in the upper left segment of the abdominal cavity below the diaphragm.
The inner lining of the stomach is made up of thick mucous membrane. The surface of this membrane is spotted with numerous small openings known as gastric pits that are situated at the terminal part of the tubular gastric glands, which are the chief sites of gastric secretion.
To describe: The way in which an individual who has undergone subtotal gastrectomy must alter his eating habits.
To describe: The reason why it will be beneficial for the people to opt for subtotal gastrectomy to treat severe obesity.
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